2. Education of the Gifted Maria Lawson-Davenport
Local Plan
Education of the Gifted
Maria Lawson-Davenport
Advanced Instruction Specialist
August 18, 2016
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3. Mission Statement
The mission of Suffolk Public Schools Gifted Program is to provide enrichment and instruction in grades kindergarten through grade 12 that develop, stimulate, and foster critical thinking, spark creativity, encourage problem solving, and develop independent research skills.
This mission is achieved through the use of differentiation, in-depth learning in core areas, real-world problem solving and application, cooperative learning, and a focus on 21st Century skills. Suffolk Public Schools Gifted Program’s goal is to assist students in developing independent and collaborative learning skills, creative potential, and higher level thinking abilities in order to reach their full potential.
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4. Major Components of 2016-2021 Plan
Program of Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction
Policies and Procedures for Access to Programs and
Advanced Courses
Personal and Professional Development
Procedures for Annual Review of Effectiveness
Procedures for the Establishment of the Local
Advisory Committee
Assurances

5. Major Components of 2016-2021 Plan
Identify students as General Intellectual Ability in Grades K-12
Identify students in Visual & Performing Arts in Grades 9-12
Continue to have Gifted Resource Teachers to work with all teachers to provide advanced instruction
Continue to focus on increasing the number of
underrepresented populations in the gifted program

6. Major Components of 2016-2021 Plan
Identify students as General Intellectual Ability in Grades K-12
Utilize a Talent Pool model for Grades K-2
Increase the use of GRTs as resources for all teachers
Utilize new materials designed for gifted students
Increase the professional development opportunities for GRTs
Increase co-teaching models with GRTs and classroom teachers
Update the eligibility process to include clear language about transfer students

7. Major Components of 2016-2021 Plan
Identify students in Visual & Performing Arts in Grades 9-12
No longer identify students as gifted in Grades 4-5, Talented Music and Art will continue as an enrichment program
Continue to partner with the Governor’s School for the Arts to identify students in VPA
Provide assistance to Art and Music teachers in referring students to participate in the GSA program in Grade 8

8. Major Components of 2016-2021 Plan
Continue to have Gifted Resource Teachers to work with all teachers to provide advanced instruction
Encourage GRTs in Grades K-8 to plan weekly or bi-weekly with all grade levels
Provide training in co-teaching model for GRTs and classroom teachers
Provide additional gifted resources to GRTs for use with gifted students in the classroom
Encourage the creation of extracurricular activities at the building to provide enrichment

9. Major Components of 2016-2021 Plan
Continue to focus on increasing the number of underrepresented populations in the gifted program
Provide PD on identifying underrepresented populations for buildings with low representation
Update the eligibility process
Utilize a comprehensive committee review
Increase the resources available to teachers of students in K-2 to stimulate the natural abilities of students prior to 2nd Grade screening

10. Other Changes to Plan
Provide language and process for acceleration of students using national best practices
Adjust the appeals procedure to provide a two-step process for review and appeal
Increase the vertical alignment of materials and instruction for all levels K-12