1. 2017-2018 Gifted & Talented (G/T) Parent Meeting
Please sign in by signing one of the papers on the tables.
Friday, October 20, 2017
9:30-10:00 (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
10:15-10:45 (4th & 5th)

2. INTRODUCTIONS Jessica Cannon, Extended Learning Teacher (ELT)
Tiffany Caseltine, Principal (new)
Wendy Anaya, Assistant Principal
Ms. Diane Sconzo, District GT Coordinator

3. STATE GOAL FOR G/T STUDENTS
Students who participate in services designed for gifted students will demonstrate skills in self-directed learning, thinking, research, and communication as evidenced by the development of innovative products and performance that reflect individuality and creativity and are advanced in relation to students of similar age, experience, or environment.
Independent Investigation Method (IIM)

4. G/T PROGRAM DELIVERY
Students are clustered into classes with a teacher, who has met the state G/T training requirements (30 hour course, annual 6 hour update).
Classroom teachers provide differentiated instruction in the core subjects daily.
ELT (Mrs. Cannon) works with students weekly for research instruction, independent project, group activities, etc.
Students participate in G/T District Expo, which highlights their completed independent project.
Middle and High School G/T students receive their services through the delivery of differentiated instruction via Advanced Academics (preAP/AP/Dual Credit/preIB/ IB).

5. COMMUNICATION Email updates- on average weekly
Monthly G/T Newsletter (MBExtend)
Bear Facts (school newsletter)
Follow Mrs. Cannon on
Please consider donating to my Donors Choose- The Gift of Research Will Challenge Young Minds – Funds have to be collected by December 1st
My webpage:
Maplebrook’s homepage:
Humble ISD’s Advance Academics webpage:

6. G/T INDEPENDENT PROJECT
Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP)
TPSP Information for Parents Brochure
Purpose:
TPSP is to capture the high levels of academic performance of gifted/talented students through independent research.
Program Summary:
TPSP is designed to help districts reach the state goal for G/T students.
TPSP offers appropriate rigor and relevance for all students through its instruction in research skills and opportunities for students to explore in depth their interests.
Curriculum:
TPSP offers two or more interdisciplinary units called tasks (a.k.a. their projects).
Aligned with TEKS, each task has guided instruction and opportunities for independent research in multiple content areas.

7. 2017-2018 G/T INDEPENDENT PROJECTS
GRADE
PROJECT
1ST
Animal Nation (science unit)
*Students will select and research their own animal.
2ND
Who’s Who: A Study of Biography (language arts unit)
*Students will study famous people and how they used their gifts and talents to overcome challenges and become successful.
3RD
Utopian Destination (social studies unit)
*Students will study the formation and history of cities and act as urban planners for a city of their imagination.
4TH
Enigmas (science unit)
*Students will study a naturally occurring enigma, an unsolved mystery, using scientific research methods.
5TH
Story Quilt (language arts unit)
*Students will gain an understanding of the relationship between history, quilting, and storytelling.
Pursuit of Passion
Students will explore the relationship between their personal interests and future opportunities.

8. G/T INDEPENDENT PROJECT / EXPO
G/T project assignments have been provided/communicated to students, parents, and content area teachers.
Students will be responsible to complete their G/T independent project with the guidance of the ELT (Mrs. Cannon), classroom teacher, and parent.
Students will use technology to complete some of their assignments, and possibly their final presentation.
Binders will stay at school for organizing their work and Expo presentations.
Travel folders will be used for things that needed to be completed at home or in the classroom and should be returned during the next meeting time.
Final product will be completed at school with the exception that some final touches may be done at home if necessary.
G/T students will participate in a G/T Expo in the Spring. More details to come.

9. ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunity K 1 2 3 4 5
Contact
Runners Club X
D. Tinelli
Science Fair
C. Blayney
Ecobots
J. Cannon/ A. Christiansen
Maplebrook Malleteers
K. Shelnutt
Spelling Bee
J.Cannon/W. Anaya
Green Team
Math Olympiads
J.Hurley/K.
Norris
Safety Patrol
Art Club
T. Cutbirth
Broadway Bears
Student Council
K.Nazarko/L. Ogletree
Science Olympiads
C. Blayney / K.Nazarko
Library Crew
J. Melancon
MBC News
J. Weldon
Book Clubs

10. Gifted vs. Bright Students
Bright Child
Gifted Learner
Knows the answers
Asks the questions
Is interested
Is highly curious
Is attentive
Is mentally and physically involved
Has good ideas
Has wild, silly ideas
Works hard
Plays around, yet tests well
Answers the questions
Discusses in detail, elaborates
Top group
Beyond the group
Listens with interest
Shows strong feelings and opinions
Learns with ease
Already knows
6-8 repetitions for mastery
1-2 repetitions for mastery
Understands ideas
Constructs abstractions

11. Our GT Students

12. QUESTIONS?
Thank you for attending and for sharing your child with me! It’s going to be a fantastic year!