1. Welcome to Henley Gifted services!

2. Evening overview Welcome & Introduction Philosophy /Local Plan
Role of Gifted Resource Teacher
Program Delivery Plans
Extra-Curricular and STING clubs
Communication
Your Turn!

3. So what does gifted mean anyway?
In Virginia, the regulations governing educational services define gifted students as those students … “…whose abilities and potential for accomplishment are so outstanding that they require special educational programs to meet their educational needs."

4. Albemarle County gifted services philosophy
Inclusive versus Exclusive
Core Curriculum versus Satellite Curriculum
Differentiation versus One-Size-Fits-All
Collaborative Model versus Gifted Teacher Only

5. My role as grt
ADVOCACY!
Curriculum Creation/Differentiation/Collaboration
Coordinating Extra-Curricular Activities and STING Clubs
Enrichment
Academic Counseling/Mentoring
Identification
Communication

6. Henley gifted services visual
Instruction
Enrichment
Academic & Social Development

7. Explanation of services
Instruction: Co-teaching, curriculum design, modeling strategies, pull-outs, long-term projects (National History Day & Virginia Piedmont Regional Science Fair).
Enrichment: Anchor activities, challenge folders, differentiation (strategies, resources, modeling, curricular modification), independent study, extra-curricular activities, STING clubs. For information about the extra-curricular and STING club options at Henley visit
Academic and Social Development: mentoring, modeling, counseling, academic advising, recommendations, (high school academies, UVA Summer Enrichment Program, camps, private schools) and other advisement.

8. Grade 5/6 transition Weekly meeting with GRT
Smaller group of identified students
Most activities take place during the school day
No scheduled weekly meetings
Larger number of identified students
Many after/before school clubs and activities

9. Extra curricular activities sponsored by gifted services
Robotics (FTC and LegoNXT)
National Junior Honor Society
GEMS
Junior Scholastic Bowl
Model UN
Destination Imagination!
National History Day
Science Fair
Rocketry

10. 8th Grade Brain Games (Wednesdays) Jr. Scholastic Bowl (Thursdays)
STING Clubs
8th Grade Brain Games (Wednesdays)
Jr. Scholastic Bowl (Thursdays)
Chess Club (Fridays)

11. Communication is key!
Teresa M. Goodin Room #55 School phone #: Website:

12. Question to ask your child
Questions to ask throughout the year:
Is your child…
Challenged and engaged in class?
Taking advantage of opportunities?
Growing intellectually?
***If the answer is no, talk to your child’s classroom teacher or myself to get him or her back on track.

13. Your turn Questions? Conference Reminder:
Thursday September 29: 4:30-8:00 pm
Thursday October 6: 4:30-8:00 pm