1. Hedenkamp Elementary School Parent Information Meeting Gifted and Talented Education August 2, 2017

2. What is Gifted and Talented Education?
A student’s giftedness creates specific learning needs. The purpose of identification is to find those students who require educational modifications to meet those needs.
All third grade students are screened in the fall.
Identification is based on multiple criteria, including standardized and non-standardized instruments.
Students are identified GATE. Teachers and parents are notified.
Students are provided opportunities for differentiated instruction within the context of the classroom.

3. What is Differentiation?
Modifications can be made in any of the following areas:
Content- Curricular Design
Process- Higher Level Thinking Strategies
Product- Varied Assignment Options

4. Enrichment for Gifted Learners in the Classroom
Leveled literature books designed to utilize higher level reasoning skills in small group discussions
Classroom specific content projects
Enrichment learning groupings

5. GATE Enrichment Program
Quarterly Sessions
Wednesday Classes
3:30 – 4:30
Taught by Teachers, Parents, and Gate Students

6. GATE 2017 -2018 Quarterly Sessions
Quarter 1: August 9 – September 6
Quarter 2: October 11 – November 15
Quarter 3: January 24 – February 28
Quarter 4: April 4 – May 9

7. Possible Class Offerings
Photography Robotics Advanced Technology iMovie Coding Cooking Makerspace/DIY
Leadership
Art
Percussion Ensemble
Math Field Day
Improv
HKTV
Spanish

8. Communication
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9. End of Year Celebration
Wednesday, May 9th at 4:30
Showcase of Student Work
Celebration of Success

10. Resources for Parents
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