Gifted Network May 6, 2013 prepared by Cheryl Everett, CCIU1.
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Transcript of Gifted Network May 6, 2013 prepared by Cheryl Everett, CCIU1.
prepared by Cheryl Everett, CCIU 2
Introductions
• Name
• Grade level
• Biggest issue facing gifted education
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C-MITES
• Steppingstones Summer Classes Onlinehttp://www.cmu.edu/cmites/steppingstones_classes.html
• Additional programs– 1 and 2 week classes– Weekend workshops– Ability testing– PD for teachers
prepared by Cheryl Everett, CCIU 4
PA Girls STEM Collaborative
Role Models Matter Forums
Collaboration Forum
http://www.ngcproject.org/events
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NAGC- WOW
Planting and Growing Differentiation in the Classroomhttp://www.nagc.org/wow.aspx
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Nanotechnology Resources
Corporate Interviews
http://www.nanotecknowledgy.org/SponsorsPartners.aspx
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Other Brief Announcements
Private and charter school screening and identification
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HR 139
For more info, visit Rep. Aument’s website- http://www.repaument.com/
Basic Facts about PVAAS• Statistical model• Diagnostic data• Value added tool
• Can show growth for cohorts of students• Can provide a projection for individual students on
future PSSA’s
• Should not be used in isolation• Cannot tell us about growth for an individual
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Why use PVAAS?• Monitors annual progress of all students• Measures the impact of the system• Allows for data based decision making at
many levels• Tells you the what, not the why• Inspires questions, provides few answers• Offers opportunities to replicate
success/avoid failureTanya Morret, 2012
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How to use for gifted students
• Is screening process valid?
• Is growth occurring for gifted students?
• Is SDI appropriate?
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Types of
PVAAS Reports
Recorded webinarhttp://caiuonsync.caiu.org/play/
tmorret2/386-using-pvaas-for-the-advanced-learner
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PAGE Conference Highlights
• Brian Housand- Technology with Purpose– Brianhousand.com- “Presentations:, “PAGE, April
18-19”.– Resources to use for ELA, Math, other– Fab 4
• Edmodo• 60in60.org• “What if” box from Pinterest• Ted Ed (ed.ted.com)- flipped classroom
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N. Allegheny Gifted Program Review
• 8,100 students- 18% GIEP, 10% IEP• 3 due process in last 2 years• Had core representation from the district• Subcommittees
– Best practices/Empirical Research– Data Analysis– Site visitation/Exemplary Programs– Philosophy– File Review
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GIEP development
• Similar to training offered at Boot Camps and Countywide
• Model GIEP’s should be ready for publication in the fall– Webinars will be created to explain
• New GIEP form still in legal
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Thoughts or Questions
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