Lovejoy ISD – Gifted and talented (GT) services Developing gifts and talents; Connecting the...

Lovejoy ISD – Lovejoy ISD – Gifted and talented (GT) servicesGifted and talented (GT) services

Developing gifts and talents;Connecting the pieces…..

LISD PhilosophyLISD Philosophy

Lovejoy I.S.D. believes that all children can learn and is dedicated to quality instruction at all ability levels.

To insure that this occurs, Lovejoy will provide gifted and talented services that include differentiated curricula that are both advanced and enriched for students identified as exceptional learners.

Lovejoy I.S.D. believes that all children can learn and is dedicated to quality instruction at all ability levels.

To insure that this occurs, Lovejoy will provide gifted and talented services that include differentiated curricula that are both advanced and enriched for students identified as exceptional learners.

DefinitionDefinition

Gifted and talented students are those who excel consistently or who show the potential to excel in any one or combination of the following areas:

- general aptitude,

- creative and productive thinking and

ability,

Gifted and talented students are those who excel consistently or who show the potential to excel in any one or combination of the following areas:

- general aptitude,

- creative and productive thinking and

ability,

Definition (cont.)Definition (cont.)

- leadership ability,

- ability in the visual and performing

arts, and

-psychomotor ability.

This definition is compatible with that of the State Board of Education as published by the Texas Education Agency in its report entitled, The Texas State Plan and Guidelines for the Gifted/Talented.

- leadership ability,

- ability in the visual and performing

arts, and

-psychomotor ability.

This definition is compatible with that of the State Board of Education as published by the Texas Education Agency in its report entitled, The Texas State Plan and Guidelines for the Gifted/Talented.

Identification for GT services

Identification for GT services

Must meet 3 of 4 criteria at 96%:1. Aptitude (readiness)2. Achievement (knowledge)3. Reasoning (fluid intelligence)4. Teacher Observation

(performance and characteristics)

Parent Letter of Referral is used for placement consideration.

Must meet 3 of 4 criteria at 96%:1. Aptitude (readiness)2. Achievement (knowledge)3. Reasoning (fluid intelligence)4. Teacher Observation

(performance and characteristics)

Parent Letter of Referral is used for placement consideration.

Elementary servicesElementary services

K-2 Services K-2 Services

Enrichment:Creative thinking and critical thinking skills, taught to the entire class by the GT teacher

Pull-Out: Interdisciplinary units - accelerated and

enriched taught by GT teacher

Enrichment:Creative thinking and critical thinking skills, taught to the entire class by the GT teacher

Pull-Out: Interdisciplinary units - accelerated and

enriched taught by GT teacher

K-2 ServicesK-2 Services

Time in Pull-out:

Kindergarten = 90 min./week (begins March 1st)

1st grade = 3 hrs./week

2nd grade = 4 hrs./week

Time in Pull-out:

Kindergarten = 90 min./week (begins March 1st)

1st grade = 3 hrs./week

2nd grade = 4 hrs./week

3rd Grade Services3rd Grade Services

GT Math:- accelerated and enriched- 90 min. per day

GT Integrated Studies:- curriculum includes language arts

and social studies/history

- 90 min. per day

GT teacher is teacher of record in IDed area.




- 90 min. per day


4th & 5th Grade Services

4th & 5th Grade Services




- 140 min. per day





- 140 min. per day


Middle School Middle School

Foundation Cores – GT Classes


GT Math:

- enriched and accelerated

- 6th – Pre-Algebra

- 7th - Algebra 1

- 8th - Geometry

GT Math:

- enriched and accelerated

- 6th – Pre-Algebra

- 7th - Algebra 1

- 8th - Geometry

Foundation Cores – GT ClassesFoundation Cores – GT Classes

GT Science

- problem/project -based learning (open-ended, “fuzzy”)

If IDed in Math in 5th grade – placed

inboth GT Math & GT Science in 6th

grade

Science & Math – joint projects

GT Science

- problem/project -based learning (open-ended, “fuzzy”)

If IDed in Math in 5th grade – placed

inboth GT Math & GT Science in 6th

grade

Science & Math – joint projects



GT English: enriched and accelerated

PreAP

GT Social Studies / History: enriched and accelerated Pre-

AP

If in GT Integrated Studies in 5th grade

placed in both GT English & GT Social Studies / History in 6th grade

GT English: enriched and accelerated

PreAP

GT Social Studies / History: enriched and accelerated Pre-

AP

If in GT Integrated Studies in 5th grade

placed in both GT English & GT Social Studies / History in 6th grade

High SchoolHigh School

PreAP – AP PreAP – AP

Levels of classes, weighted classes:

Tier 1 – AP (5.0)

Tier 2 – PreAP, Independent Studies, Senior Project (4.5)

Tier 3 – Electives (4.0) GT sections are available at the

highest tier offered for foundation courses

Levels of classes, weighted classes:

Tier 1 – AP (5.0)

Tier 2 – PreAP, Independent Studies, Senior Project (4.5)

Tier 3 – Electives (4.0) GT sections are available at the

highest tier offered for foundation courses

EnglishEnglish

9th grade: PreAP/GT English 1


11th grade: AP/GT English 3 (Language)

12th grade: AP/GT English 4 (Literature)



11th grade: AP/GT English 3 (Language)

12th grade: AP/GT English 4 (Literature)

Social Studies/HistorySocial Studies/History

9th grade: PreAP/GT World Geography

10th grade: AP/GT World History11th grade: AP/GT U.S. History12th grade: AP Government AP Macroeconomics AP Government AP Psychology AP European History

9th grade: PreAP/GT World Geography

10th grade: AP/GT World History11th grade: AP/GT U.S. History12th grade: AP Government AP Macroeconomics AP Government AP Psychology AP European History

MathematicsMathematics

9th grade: PreAP/GT Algebra II

10th grade: PreAP/GT Pre-Calculus

11th – 12th grades:

AP /GT Calculus AB

AP/GT Calculus BC

AP/GT Statistics

9th grade: PreAP/GT Algebra II

10th grade: PreAP/GT Pre-Calculus

11th – 12th grades:

AP /GT Calculus AB

AP/GT Calculus BC

AP/GT Statistics

ScienceScience

9th grade: PreAP/GT Biology10th grade: PreAP/GT Chemistry11th grade: PreAP/GT Physics12th grade:

AP/GT BiologyAP/GT ChemistryAP/GT PhysicsAP/GT Environmental

Science

9th grade: PreAP/GT Biology10th grade: PreAP/GT Chemistry11th grade: PreAP/GT Physics12th grade:

AP/GT BiologyAP/GT ChemistryAP/GT PhysicsAP/GT Environmental

Science

Parallel Curriculum Parallel Curriculum

Core = preAP curriculum

Curriculum of Connections (GT) = interdisciplinary connections , multiple perspectives, and examination over time

Curriculum of Practice and Identity = 2 levels of Independent Study

Core = preAP curriculum

Curriculum of Connections (GT) = interdisciplinary connections , multiple perspectives, and examination over time

Curriculum of Practice and Identity = 2 levels of Independent Study

A sampling of the electives that

appeal to our gifted and talented

students………..

A sampling of the electives that

appeal to our gifted and talented

students………..

ELECTIVES (sample)ELECTIVES (sample)

Journalism

Technology – Gateway to Technology,

(8th grade) pre-engineering, highly recommended for mathematically gifted (in sequence for Project Lead the Way)

Languages – Chinese, Spanish, French,

American Sign Language

Journalism

Technology – Gateway to Technology,

(8th grade) pre-engineering, highly recommended for mathematically gifted (in sequence for Project Lead the Way)

Languages – Chinese, Spanish, French,

American Sign Language

ELECTIVES (sample)ELECTIVES (sample)

Architecture and ConstructionAgriculture (Veterinary Technology)Marketing, Sales & ServiceHealth SciencesHospitality and TourismA/V Technology and

CommunicationsBusiness, Management &

Administration

Architecture and ConstructionAgriculture (Veterinary Technology)Marketing, Sales & ServiceHealth SciencesHospitality and TourismA/V Technology and

CommunicationsBusiness, Management &

Administration

ELECTIVESELECTIVES

Drawing, Painting, Sculpture

Music Theory

Sinfonietta-Orchestra

Theatre Arts, Technical Theatre

Jazz Band, Honors Band, Symphonic Band

Studio Dance, Technical Dance

Drawing, Painting, Sculpture

Music Theory

Sinfonietta-Orchestra

Theatre Arts, Technical Theatre

Jazz Band, Honors Band, Symphonic Band

Studio Dance, Technical Dance

Gifted LeadersGifted Leaders

9th grade: Leadership 1 Top 10 9th grade Leaderships students go

on retreat to Posey Leadership Institute at Austin College

10th – 12th: Leadership 2

9th grade: Leadership 1 Top 10 9th grade Leaderships students go

on retreat to Posey Leadership Institute at Austin College

10th – 12th: Leadership 2

Creatively GiftedCreatively Gifted

Students identified through portfolio

assessment

Served through Independent Studies with Fine Arts mentorship

Students identified through portfolio

assessment

Served through Independent Studies with Fine Arts mentorship

Important DatesImportant Dates

Deadline for referrals for 2nd semester

2010-11 placement: November 5, 2010; 4

p.m.

Deadline for Kindergarten referrals:January 7, 2011, 4

p.m.

Deadline for start of the 2011-12 School Year: May 6, 2011, 4 p.m.

Deadline for referrals for 2nd semester

2010-11 placement: November 5, 2010; 4

p.m.

Deadline for Kindergarten referrals:January 7, 2011, 4

p.m.

Deadline for start of the 2011-12 School Year: May 6, 2011, 4 p.m.

Parent meeting - Kindergarten

Parent meeting - Kindergarten

Gifted services forKINDERGARTEN

Information Meeting

December 9, 2010; 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Red Building, Training Room

Gifted services forKINDERGARTEN

Information Meeting

December 9, 2010; 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Red Building, Training Room

Contact InformationContact Information

Elementary GT Coordinator: Wendy Craft

[email protected]

Middle and High School Coordinator:Jan [email protected]

Elementary GT Coordinator: Wendy Craft

[email protected]

Middle and High School Coordinator:Jan [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]




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