1. ELEMENTARY GIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATION PROGRAM Like us on Facebook!!!! MWES GT Triad

2. GT Resource Staff at Manor Woods Elementary Kimberly Broadhurst Amy Parker Holly Walker Mrs. Ginger Thomas will be joining us in the teaching of 5 th Grade GT Mathematics!

3. NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF ENGLISH (NCTE) NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION (NSTA) Howard County Gifted and Talented Education Program HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED CHILDREN (NAGC) NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF SOCIAL STUDIES (NCSS) NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS (NCTM)

4. The mission of the Howard County Gifted and Talented Education Program is to recognize and develop talent in advanced-level students.

5. Exploratory Experiences G/T Research Investigations & Authentic Productions G/T Enrichment Units And G/T Content Classes Students as Consumers of Knowledge Students as Producers of Knowledge G/T Instructional Seminars I II III Advanced-level Content & Skills Creative Productions

6. The G/T Education Program goals are to: 1. Accelerate the achievement of students who participate in the G/T Education Program. 2. Increase successful participation of underrepresented populations of students in G/T Education Program offerings. 3. Develop a highly qualified professional staff. 4. Develop and implement a comprehensive plan for G/T Education Program communication and community involvement.

7. Elementary G/T Education Program Instructional Services 2014-15 G/T Mathematics for 4th & 5th grades G/T Mathematics for 4th & 5th grades 3 rd Grade Math Support 3 rd Grade Math Support G/T Curriculum Extension Units-Grades 1-5 G/T Curriculum Extension Units-Grades 1-5 G/T Instructional Seminars G/T Instructional Seminars Kindergarten Talent Development Kindergarten Talent Development

8. G/T Mathematics Extension of the Common Core curriculum to meet the needs of students for when they enter Algebra 1 in 7 th grade Extension of the Common Core curriculum to meet the needs of students for when they enter Algebra 1 in 7 th grade No spiraling curriculum from year to year; it is a mastery curriculum. Therefore, there is increased depth and complexity No spiraling curriculum from year to year; it is a mastery curriculum. Therefore, there is increased depth and complexity Emphasis on advanced level problem solving Emphasis on advanced level problem solving Homework will involve both practice of concepts and problem solving Homework will involve both practice of concepts and problem solving Students are assessed using math tests, performance tasks, formative assessments, and class participation Students are assessed using math tests, performance tasks, formative assessments, and class participation

9. G/T Mathematics Curriculum is enriched & accelerated Curriculum is enriched & accelerated Focus is on problem solving and application of mathematical skills Focus is on problem solving and application of mathematical skills Daily mathematics instruction by the G/T Resource Teacher (1 hour 15 minutes/day) Daily mathematics instruction by the G/T Resource Teacher (1 hour 15 minutes/day) Testing required for students to attain an ability measure as one criteria for determining placement Testing required for students to attain an ability measure as one criteria for determining placement

10. G/T Mathematics 4 th Grade Domains: 4 th Grade Domains: Operations and Algebraic Thinking Operations and Algebraic Thinking Numbers and Operations in Base 10 Numbers and Operations in Base 10 Numbers and Operations – Fractions Numbers and Operations – Fractions Geometry Geometry 5 th Grade Domains: 5 th Grade Domains: Ratios and Proportional Relationships Ratios and Proportional Relationships Number Systems Number Systems Expressions and Equations Expressions and Equations Geometry Geometry Statistics and Probability Statistics and Probability

11. G/T Curriculum Extension Units Interdisciplinary advanced-level content, reading, writing, & thinking skills Interdisciplinary advanced-level content, reading, writing, & thinking skills 2 CEUs per grade per year lasting approximately 9-12 weeks each 2 CEUs per grade per year lasting approximately 9-12 weeks each Each unit requires two hours of instruction per week with the G/T Resource Teacher Each unit requires two hours of instruction per week with the G/T Resource Teacher Multiple criteria used for the selection process Multiple criteria used for the selection process

12. G/T CURRICULUM EXTENSION UNIT FRAMEWORK Advanced Level Reading Connections Advanced Level Writing Connections Essential Curriculum & Maryland Outcomes Connections Evaluation Multicultural Connections Technology Connections Professional Product & Presentation Multiple Intelligences Connections Advanced Level Research Skills Advanced Level Thinking Skills

13. G/T Curriculum Extension Units Grade INTERDISCIPLINARY UNITS 1 Children Just Like Me 2 Transportation, Archaeology 3 World Cultures, Weather 4 Our Place In Space, Ancient Civilizations 5 Ocean Systems, Authenticity

14. G/T Instructional Seminars Designed to develop advanced-level skills in an area of interest for students Designed to develop advanced-level skills in an area of interest for students Offerings vary based on the needs of the students and grade-level teams Offerings vary based on the needs of the students and grade-level teams Most units requires weekly instruction with the G/T Resource Teacher Most units requires weekly instruction with the G/T Resource Teacher Students self-select based on their interest in the topic Students self-select based on their interest in the topic

15. Seminars at Manor Woods Elementary 2 nd Grade Mystery Math Mystery Math Unbind the Mind Unbind the Mind 3rd Grade Lego Robotics Lego Robotics Engineering Challenge: Egg Drop Engineering Challenge: Egg Drop Impromptu Impromptu 4 th Grade Ecology Club Ecology Club Text To Film Text To Film Perplexing Puzzlers Perplexing Puzzlers 5 th Grade Leadership Leadership All The World’s A Stage All The World’s A Stage Young Ornithologists Young Ornithologists

16. G/T Volunteer Opportunities Parent Academy Two parents needed Two parents needed Monthly meetings Monthly meetings Learn about advanced-level offerings that are available through the Gifted and Talented Program and give your feedback Learn about advanced-level offerings that are available through the Gifted and Talented Program and give your feedback Classroom Volunteers (we won’t make you do math… much)

17. For additional information: Schedule a conference. Schedule a conference. Kimberly Broadhurst kimberly_broadhurst@hcpss.org Kimberly Broadhurst kimberly_broadhurst@hcpss.orgkimberly_broadhurst@hcpss.org Amy Parkeramy_parker@hcpss.org Amy Parkeramy_parker@hcpss.orgamy_parker@hcpss.org Holly Walkerholly_walker@hcpss.org Holly Walkerholly_walker@hcpss.orgholly_walker@hcpss.org www.manorwoodsgt.weebly.com For district information, consult the HCPSS G/T brochure & website. For district information, consult the HCPSS G/T brochure & website.www.hcpss.org/gt For national information on gifted education, consult the NAGC website. For national information on gifted education, consult the NAGC website.www.nagc.org

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