CMS Elementary Talent Development Program 2 nd Grade DEP Meeting JV Washam, Spring 2015 Welcome! Please sign in at the back.

About Me Debra Bralley, TD Teacher at JV Washam Undergraduate in Elementary Education (B.A., Eled.) Masters in Gifted Education (M.Ed., AIG) Teacher in CMS for over 12 years

The Gifted Student: Generally needs fewer repetitions to retain material Can make connections across subjects Often uses divergent thinking to come up with new, sometimes ‘out of the box’ connections and solutions Gifted students learn in different ways, NOT just faster!

Talent Development Services Purpose: To differentiate for Gifted and High Achieving Students Goal: To support the development of a content-rich educational experience for students so they have the opportunity to:  maximize their potential  demonstrate their motivation  realize their contributions to self and the global community

Differentiated instruction for gifted students provides opportunities and resources to…… allow them to move at the appropriate pace for their learning needs. complete various assignments to complement and supplement the standard curriculum. engage in abstract, creative, and affective reasoning apply insightful questioning develop a capacity to see interconnections among disciplines practice self-directed learning and independent problem solving maximize their leadership potential become active participants in the global community

The Catalyst Model 2 nd grade: Students are pulled to a central location (2x per week) Enrichment lessons are taught (Reading & Math) Students usually receive a weekly follow-up assignment/activity Work completed in I & E (Extension Time) This gives the students a time during the week to interact with students from other classrooms. share the responsibility The classroom teachers and TD/Catalyst teacher share the responsibility for the education of gifted students.

What Does the Catalyst Model Look Like at JV Washam? Collaboration between:  Classroom Teachers  TD Catalyst Teacher  Administrators TD Teacher: ◦ collaborates and plans accelerated lessons and activities ◦ creates and develops projects and tasks for gifted learners

What Can TD Services Look Like in 2 nd Grade? Projects Projects Contracts Contracts Alternative assignments Alternative assignments Discussions Discussions 0 Demonstration Lessons 0 generated with TD teacher and used throughout other lessons 0 Math Strategies 0 Concepts/generalizations 0 Small group instruction 0 Small groups within the pull-out classroom 0 Activities related to classroom instruction 0 Integration of science/social studies curriculum

Desired Outcomes Curriculum studied in greater depth through more challenging lessons and differentiated activities Curriculum accelerated to include above-grade level material when appropriate Advanced pace of learning

Differentiated Education Plan (DEP) All identified gifted learners have a DEP. What’s included on the DEP: Services related to a gifted learners: Environment Curriculum Possible Extracurricular Activities Instructional Strategies Social and Emotional Needs

Resources WebsiteContent Social and emotional development (parents) about gifted education (parents) Learning (students Learning (students) teries/archive.html Everday mysteries (students) home.asp?pageid=1 San Francisco Symphony (students) KidsKnowIt.com Learning (students)

Books for Gifted 3rd Graders ◦The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo ◦A great book for kids of all ages! ◦Frindle by Andrew Clements ◦Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl ◦The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S Lewis ◦James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl ◦From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E Frankweiler by E.L Konigsburg ◦Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate Di-Camillo ◦The BFG by Roald Dahl ◦The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick ◦Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Books for Gifted 4th Graders ◦Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’ Dell ◦Hatchet by Gary Paulsen ◦Holes by Louis Sachar ◦The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster ◦Rules by Cynthia Lord ◦The 39 Clues Series ◦The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett ◦The Trumpet and the Swan by E.B White ◦Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli ◦Matilda by Roald Dahl Books for Gifted 5th Graders ◦The Candy Shop War by Brandon Mull ◦The Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins ◦The Harry Potter Series by J.K Rowling ◦The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan ◦Wonder by R.J Palacio ◦Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli ◦Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series by Jeff Kinney ◦The Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

Questions? If I was not able to answer your question tonight, please feel free to leave your information on an index card, so I can contact you. Your child’s name Homeroom Teacher Parent’s Name Contact Information (phone, ) Thank you for attending!