Gifted and Talented Parent Meeting Presented by: Dr. Collier Melinda Greenger Carrie Wong.
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Transcript of Gifted and Talented Parent Meeting Presented by: Dr. Collier Melinda Greenger Carrie Wong.
Gifted and Talented Parent Meeting
Presented by:Dr. Collier
Melinda GreengerCarrie Wong
AgendaGATE Categories
Identification Criteria
Differentiation
Deadlines
Newsletter and Resources
Magnet Schools
Gifted Talented
OLSATHigh
Achievement
SpecificAcademic
IntellectualPerforming
ArtsCreativeAbility
Leadership
Ability
DanceVocal
Visual
GiftedOLSAT- achievement test
High Achievement- based on two consecutive years of test scores in language arts and math
Specific Academic- based on three consecutive years in either language arts or math
Intellectual- Only category to test for highly gifted eligibility
2015-2016 Identification Criteria for High Achievement
and Specific AcademicThe GATE office will review results of SBAC
administered in 2014-2015
Decision on eligibility will be determined at a later date
In previous years a “4” in language arts and math for all three reporting periods was important
Talented Performing ArtsPerforming Arts
Talent assessment areas include: dance, drama, and voice. It is accomplished through a District-wide audition in the performing arts at a demonstration site.
Portfolio required
Talented Visual ArtsVisual Arts
Talent assessment areas include: drawing and painting and consists of portfolio evaluation of student artwork and a District-wide demonstration of student drawings at the demonstration site.
Portfolio required
Leadership AbilityStudents who show confidence and knowledge;
influence others effectively; have problem-solving and decision making skills; express ideas in oral or written form clearly; show sense of purpose and direction.
Examples include:Student councilMentoring younger stuentsCommunity outreach projects
Portfolio required
Only 4th grade and above may apply to this category.
Creative AbilityStudents who characteristically perceive significant
similarities or differences within the environment; challenge assumptions; produce unique alternative solutions.
Portfolio requiredExamples include:
Student-created original work not based on classroom assignment
Screen playsOriginal speechesCreated a board game or video game
Only students in 4th grade and above may participate.
How Do We Differentiate?Depth and Complexity
Novelty
Acceleration
Higher Level Questioning
Projects
Technology (Power Point, Comic Life, Movies)
Graphic Organizers/Thinking Maps
Giftedness and Differentiation
What can differentiation look like in the classroom?
Important DeadlinesIntellectual Category- April 8, 2016 @ 5 p.m.
Creative/Leadership Ability Category- May 27, 2016 @ 5 p.m.
Visual/Performing Arts- October 21, 2015 and April 20, 2016Demonstrations are November 21, 2015 and May
21, 2016 at Sotomayor Learning Academies High School
GATE Newsletter
How can you support your gifted child?
Here are some resources to explore:
http://www.commoncoreworks.org
http://www.greatpotentialpress.com
http://www.hoagiesgifted.com
http://achieve.lausd.net/Page/2286
Magnet Schools
Understanding LAUSD Magnet Schools
Gifted/Highly Gifted/High Ability Magnet Schools
Magnet Selection - Priority Point System
Echoices