1. ELEMENTARY GIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATION PROGRAM

2. GT Resource Staff at GES Robert Schwab Robert_Schwab@hcpss.org Benjamin Weiskind Benjamin_Weiskind@hcpss.org Jessica Michaelson Jessica_Michaelson@hcpss.org

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 & Creative 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

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 G/T Mathematics for 4th & 5th grades G/T Curriculum Extension Units-Grades 1-5 G/T Instructional Seminars G/T Kindergarten Talent Spotting

8. G/T Mathematics Curriculum is enriched & accelerated in order to cover three years of curriculum in two years. Focus is on problem solving and application of mathematical skills. Daily mathematics instruction by the G/T Resource Teacher (1 hour 15 minutes/day) Testing required. All students are tested in 3 rd and 5 th grades.

9. G/T Mathematics Blend of Common Core curriculum to meet needs for students when they enter Pre-Algebra in 6 th grade In GT Math, the standards are blended so that students apply their learning to real world situations. Emphasis on advanced level problem solving Homework will involve both practice of concepts and problem solving. Students are assessed using math tests, performance tasks, and class participation.

10. Grade 4 G/T Mathematics Focus is on three critical areas: Developing fluency with addition and subtraction of fractions, and developing understanding of the multiplication and division of fractions Extending division to 2-digit divisors, integrating decimal fractions into the place value system and developing understanding of operations with decimals to hundredths, and developing fluency with whole number and decimal operations Developing understanding of volume

11. Focus is on five critical areas: Connecting ratio and rate to whole number multiplication and division and using concepts of ratio and rate to solve problems; Completing understanding of division of fractions and extending the notion of number to the system of rational numbers, which includes negative numbers; Writing, interpreting, and using expressions and equations; Reasoning about geometric figures; Developing understanding of statistical thinking. Grade 5 G/T Mathematics

12. G/T Curriculum Extension Units Interdisciplinary advanced-level content, reading, writing, & thinking skills 2-3 CEUs per grade per year lasting approximately 9-12 weeks each Each unit in requires two hours of instruction per week with the G/T Resource Teacher Multiple criteria used for the selection process

13. 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

14. G/T Curriculum Extension Units Grade INTERDISCIPLINARY UNITS 1 Art of Language Children Just like Me 2 Transportation Archaeology 3 World Cultures Weather 4 Treasure the Chesapeake Space 5 Leadership Ocean Systems *Additional units as arranged by the G/T resource teacher

15. G/T Instructional Seminars 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 Each unit requires one half hour of instruction per week with the G/T Resource Teacher Students self-select based on their interest in the topic

16. G/T Instructional Seminars Examples of Grade Level Seminars: 2nd Grade Seminars: Mr. Bear Mystery, Creative Artists 3rd Grade Seminars: Code Crackers, Shipwreck Adventure 4th Grade Seminars: Rubik’s Cube, Book Club 5th Grade Seminars: Battle of the Books, Fantasy Football

17. G/T Volunteer Opportunities Parent Academy Two parents needed Monthly meeting Learn about advanced-level offerings that are available through the Gifted and Talented Program and give your feedback Classroom Volunteers

18. For additional information: Schedule a conference with the G/T Resource Teacher at your school. GT Teacher Websites: –http://schwabgt.weebly.com/ –http://weiskindgt.weebly.com/ –http://michaelsongt.weebly.com/ For district information, consult the HCPSS G/T brochure & website. www.hcpss.org/academics/gifted-and-talented For national information on gifted education, consult the NAGC website. www.nagc.org

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