1. Barnstable Gateway Program Barnstable Public Schools
“Gifted And Talented Education With
ALL Youth”
Kari Morse, Director Deana Pulsifer, Administration Assistant

2. Barnstable Gateway Program
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT ALL STUDENTS THROUGH
TALENT DEVELOPMENT.
TO IDENTIFY, CHALLENGE, & ENCOURAGE
ACADEMICALLY ADVANCED
& CREATIVE LEARNERS.

3. What determines gifted behavior?
Above Average
Ability
General / Specific
Creativity
*capacity for perseverance, endurance, determination, hard work, and dedicated practice
Task
Commitment
*measure in tests
*traditional learning situations
*fluency, flexibility, and originality of thought
*measure by performance tasks
*specialized area

4. Gifted Behavior

5. Gateway Supports & MTSS
Interest Inventory,
Whole Class PETS Lessons
Universal Support
Supplemental
Support
Flexible Pull-Out Group using PETS criteria monthly
Consultation with Gateway Teacher and materials provided to extend curriculum
Intensive Support

6. Let’s Work Together!
Consultation from the Gateway Department & weekly support meetings with the Gateway Director.
Gateway Website
Monthly Newsletters
Meetings – Staff/PTO
Open House – December
Surveys

7. Please contact me with any questions.
Please contact me with any questions.