1. Young-Eun Son Jessica Ballinger Psychology and Education of the Gifted Learner Fall 2009

2. Goals of Newport News  Gifted and Talented students should be able to receive an education that maximizes their potential based on individual needs and goals  Gifted education should be a continual process  Teachers should be adequately trained and kept up-to-date with the changing curriculum

3. Goals Continued  To increase the number of underserved gifted students  To differentiate the learning style and environment for gifted learners in comparison to their non-gifted peers  To encourage parents and the community to become stronger advocates for gifted education in Newport News

4. Screening, Identification, and Placement Procedures  Teacher, Parent, and Administrative Referrals  Standardized test scores  K-2 must refer at least top 5 in class  K-2 students who receive free/reduced lunch, minorities, single parent households, and specific zip codes  All 2nd graders tested - above 88th percentile are placed into pool

5. Multiple Criteria Used  General Intellectual Aptitude K-12  Specific Academic Aptitude 1-12 Areas of Giftedness Served by Newport News Observations Rating Scales Individual/Group Aptitude test(s) Individual/Group Achievement test(s)

6. Gifted Services Provided by Newport News K-2 Acceleration Cluster grouping Pull out Center based 3-5 Acceleration Homogeneous grouping Specific programs for intellectual aptitude Middle School Programs same as elementary Advanced/Honors in specific content areas High School Governor’s School Dual Enrollment AP Classes

7. Identification Model - Comparison Newport News Special measures for disadvantaged students in order to increase the number of underserved students in gifted programs Screening Process WJCC Separate review process for special populations Specific tests for kindergarteners - Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test Cognitive Ability Test for all 2nd graders Northhampton Counseling of specific interests and talents of secondary students

8. Identification Model - Comparison Newport News Students above the 88th percentile Multiple Criteria WJCC Harrison Observation Form Students above the 90th percentile Northhampton Torrance Test of Creative Thinking Students above the 90th percentile

9. Identification Model - Comparison Newport News General Intellectual Aptitude Specific Academic Aptitude Services Provided WJCC Specific Academic Aptitude Northhampton General Intellectual Aptitude

10. Strengths of Newport News’ Program  Designed to be inclusive ○ Strong emphasis on underserved population  Extensive multiple criteria is used  Specific schools for services spread around the division  Has an Individual Educational Plan feel  Multiple services provided  Internship Program

11. Weaknesses of Newport News’ Program  Internship Program  Honors, IB, and AP teachers not required to hold an Endorsement in Gifted Education  Parent and Community Involvement Plan  Not identifying based on: ○ Practical and Technical Arts Aptitude ○ Visual and Performing Arts Aptitude

12. Suggested Improvements for the Newport News Gifted Program  Provide programs for: Practical/Technical Aptitude Visual/Performing Arts Aptitude  Use of a creativity test  Continue idea of inclusiveness by implementing Renzulli’s Revolving Door System