1. Goal Setting and the Gifted Student: Using Interdisciplinary Enrichment Units to Address and Monitor Students’ GIEP Goals Presented by: Elizabeth Santucci, Kathleen Clark, Stefania Davidse & Maureen Stanko PAGE Conference 2010: Exploring New Worlds in Gifted Education Session A: 10:00-11:00am © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko

2. Practical Application Goal Setting Introduction & Purpose Developing Units Wrap-up Questions © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko  Challenge:To provide an environment which allows students to develop in both academic and affective domains over the course of each year.  Question: How can you develop enrichment/extension units which include strategies to help measure progress and meet established GIEP goals and outcomes in the harder to measure areas?  Premise: Enrichment units can be used as an excellent vehicle to achieve this progress. When students participate in goal-setting activities, their performance in the identified areas improve. “No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

3. Introduction & Purpose © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko Gifted Programming Options Enrichment/ExtensionAcceleration Other Supports/Services Single-subject In-class Model Pull-out Model Whole-grade Compacting Credit by examination Seminars Independent Study Mentorships Concurrent/Dual Enrollment

4. Introduction & Purpose © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko What affective areas can you think of that gifted students may have as GIEP goals, and need to work on to further develop or improve?

5. Introduction & Purpose INDEX CARDS Goal Setting © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko “A goal properly set is halfway reached.” – Abraham Lincoln http://www.projectsmart.co.uk/smart-goals.html Whatever goal setting strategies you employ, be sure that they include the components of well-researched plans such as “S.M.A.R.T.” goals

6. Introduction & Purpose INDEX CARDS Goal Setting © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko A.Make sure students know what a goal is and the purpose of GIEP goals in general Student awareness and participation = Ownership of goals B.Have students brainstorm their strengths C.Have students brainstorm areas in which they can improve (even if it is an area of strength) D.Compare GIEP goals to their list of strengths and needs and identify specific GIEP goals Find a system that works for you and use this to work with your students to set and monitor GIEP related goals www.frear.cr.k12.de.us/ The Goal Identification Process for Students:

7. Strategies of a Successful Student:  Self-motivated  Best/neatest work  Using tools or effort  Mistakes are O.K.  Organization/ Time Management  Own responsibility  Risk-taking  Trying new/harder things  Being a good leader  Completing work on-time  Be willing to ask for help  When unsure or don’t know what to do  Sharing ideas and sticking up for ideas  Develop writing  Be willing to listen/accept others  Self-control

9. Introduction & Purpose INDEX CARDS Goal Setting © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko www.thelearningchildseries.org/ourguarantee.php A. Provide time for the students to brainstorm how the following people can help them meet their goals: 1. Self 2. Parents 3. Gifted Education Teacher(s) 4. Regular Education Teacher(s) B. Individual Student/Teacher Conferences: 1. Student shares brainstorming (From A) 2. Work together to list additional strategies for meeting the goals. Strategizing : Utilize Goal-Setting Ownership Activities

10. Identifying how to work on goals:

11. Introduction & Purpose INDEX CARDS Goal Setting © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko Classroom Teachers Students Challenge Teachers Parents Flow of Communication about Goals

12. Introduction & Purpose INDEX CARDS Goal Setting © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko A. Choose a way to have students monitor and record their progress on goals: 1. Logs 2. Journal entries 3. Student/teacher and student/student conferences 4. Other ideas? B. For next GIEP obtain goal progress input from: 1. Students 2. Parents 3. All Teachers Monitoring Progress on GIEP Goals

13. Fourth Grade Challenge Goal Progress Sheet First Marking Period Unit: Second Marking Period Unit: Third Marking Period Unit: Fourth Marking Period Unit:

16. Introduction & Purpose INDEX CARDS Goal Setting © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko Yearly Progress Monitoring/Revision of GIEP Goals GIEP Meeting Ongoing Progress Monitoring Student Goal Brainstorming

17. © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko Developing Interdisciplinary Enrichment/Extension Units http://www.in2edu.com

18. Introduction & Purpose INDEX CARDS Goal Setting © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko Here we will share the basics of how we look at the units overall to make sure they have components – the curriculum mapping thingy Developing Units Interpersonal Skills Intrapersonal Skills Creativity Leadership Risk-taking Self-motivation Evaluation Skills Organizational Skills Incorporate a variety of skills when developing interdisciplinary enrichment/extension units such as:

19. Introduction & Purpose INDEX CARDS Goal Setting © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko Here we will share the basics of how we look at the units overall to make sure they have components – the curriculum mapping thingy Developing Units Country Study (5 th Grade) Geometric Constructions (4 th Grade) All About Me (3 rd Grade) Three Units as Examples:

20. Write in unit assignments UNIT EVALUATION VIA CURRICULUM MAPPING: Check off which goal areas are addressed in each assignment

21. Introduction & Purpose INDEX CARDS Goal Setting © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko Here we will share the basics of how we look at the units overall to make sure they have components – the curriculum mapping thingy Developing Units Interpersonal/Communication Skills 1.Cooperative Learning Activities 2.Peer-evaluation 3.Class discussions 4.Debates 5.Interviews 6.Sharing of projects 7.Speeches/Presentations 8.Skits

22. Introduction & Purpose INDEX CARDS Goal Setting © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko Here we will share the basics of how we look at the units overall to make sure they have components – the curriculum mapping thingy Developing Units Intrapersonal Skills 1.Journal reflection 2.Self-evaluation of class assignments 3.Compliments from others and yourself 4.Hanging student work in the hallways / bulletin boards 5.Entering contests 6.Teaching learning styles and multiple intelligences

23. Introduction & Purpose INDEX CARDS Goal Setting © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko Here we will share the basics of how we look at the units overall to make sure they have components – the curriculum mapping thingy Developing Units Creativity 1.Topic selection 2.Project selection 3.Writing assignments 4.Public speaking opportunities 5.Skits 6.Reading aloud 7.Class discussions 8.Collages 9.Posters 10. Student-generated project ideas

24. Introduction & Purpose INDEX CARDS Goal Setting © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko Here we will share the basics of how we look at the units overall to make sure they have components – the curriculum mapping thingy Developing Units Leadership Skills 1.Cooperative Learning Activities in which one person is designated as leader 2.Group projects 3.Peer-evaluation 4.Class discussions 5.Debates 6.Interviews 7.Sharing of projects 8.Public speaking 9.Peer tutoring

25. Introduction & Purpose INDEX CARDS Goal Setting © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko Here we will share the basics of how we look at the units overall to make sure they have components – the curriculum mapping thingy Developing Units Risk-taking 1.Topic Selection 2.Project Selection 3.Type of curriculum (example the Stock Market Game) 4.Public Speaking opportunities 5.Cooperative Learning Activities in which one person is designated as leader or they have to share their ideas 6.Class discussions 7.Sharing of projects

26. Introduction & Purpose INDEX CARDS Goal Setting © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko Here we will share the basics of how we look at the units overall to make sure they have components – the curriculum mapping thingy Developing Units Self-Motivation 1.Culminating Activities 2.Self-selected topics of study or presentation 3.Sharing of projects in Challenge and regular education classrooms 4.Peer-evaluation including compliments 5.Self-evaluation 6.Use of rubrics

27. Introduction & Purpose INDEX CARDS Goal Setting © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko Here we will share the basics of how we look at the units overall to make sure they have components – the curriculum mapping thingy Developing Units Evaluation Skills 1.Sharing of projects 2.Use of rubrics and checklists 3.Self-evaluation 4.Peer-evaluation 5.Journal writing 6.Stars and wishes

28. Introduction & Purpose INDEX CARDS Goal Setting © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko Here we will share the basics of how we look at the units overall to make sure they have components – the curriculum mapping thingy Developing Units Organizational Skills 1.Individual projects 2.Group projects 3.Project planners 4.Use of calendars 5.Use of assignment book 6.Required class materials 7.Time-management discussions 8.Daily goal setting

29. Introduction & Purpose INDEX CARDS Goal-Setting Developing Units Practical Application © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko Practical Application of Ideas: Take some time to apply the ideas and strategies that we have discussed. Think of a student with whom you work and identify some of his/her goals. List some ways to provide opportunities within your curriculum for that student to develop.

30. Introduction & Purpose INDEX CARDS Goal-Setting Developing Units Practical Application © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko Wrap-up To Summarize:  Set goals and plan strategies to help meet those goals Remember the web of communication among parents, teachers, and students.  Plan activities and components within the units to provide growth in these harder-to- measure goal areas.  Re-visit the goals and student progress periodically in order to monitor and measure progress.

31. Introduction & Purpose INDEX CARDS Goal-Setting Developing Units Practical Application © Methacton School District 2010 - Santucci, Clark, Davidse, Stanko Wrap-up Questions Questions?? esantucci@methacton.org kclark@methacton.org sdavidse@methacton.orgmstanko@methacton.org