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Tag Curriculum Night 2008
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Transcript of Tag Curriculum Night 2008
Talented and GiftedTalented and GiftedMountain Park Elementary
Fulton County Schools
Meet Ms. SearcyTeacher for 23 years
At Mountain Park for 17 years
Master’s Degree + Gifted Endorsement Currently working
on a specialist degree in Instructional technology.
Music, Elementary Gifted, Professional Learning
Interests – music, genealogy, Scrabble, NASA
Meet Ms. Rubin
Teacher for 16 years
Fourth year at Mountain Park
Certified Elementary (K-5) + Middle grades (6-8)
Gifted Endorsement + Currently working on a masters
degree in Technology in Education
Interests – technology ,exercise, reading, tennis, cooking,
Meet Ms. Gilbert
Teacher for 8 years
At Mountain Park for 3 years
Certified Elementary (K-5)
Gifted Endorsement
Interests- exercise, tennis , and home decor
Meet Ms. Anderson
Teacher for 12 years
Gifted Endorsement
Masters in Health Science
Two Children ( Jimmy-2 & Tommy 10 mo.)
Roswell Native/ Go HORNETS!
Hobbies: Reading, Cooking, Exercise, Digital Scrapbooking
The Talented and Gifted StudentsKindergarten - 01st grade – 82nd grade – 183rd grade – 314th grade – 505th grade – 52
Total: 159
Well Above Average Ability
Task Commitment
Creativity
What Makes Giftedness?The Gifted Triad Model
J. Renzulli
“Where We Go” in TAG
Concrete to abstractSimple to complexBasic to transformationalFewer facets to multi-facetsSmaller leaps to greater leapsMore structured to more openLess independence to greater independence
Tomlinson (1995)
The Talented and Gifted CurriculumCreative Thinking SkillsCreative Problem Solving SkillsCritical Thinking SkillsHigher Order Thinking SkillsAdvanced Research SkillsAdvanced Communication SkillsSocial SkillsWork and Study Habits
Science and Social Studies Focused Units
Our units are designed to extend the
Georgia Performance Standards in
Science and Social Studies
2008-2009 UnitsUnit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3
K-1 Pilgrims' Challenge (K-2)Creative Thinking/ Creative Problem- Solving
Nature Myths (K-2)Advanced research
Where in the WorldHigher-Order/ Critical Thinking Skills
2 Pilgrims' Challenge (K-2)Creative Thinking/ Creative Problem- Solving
Nature Myths (K-2)Advanced research
ArchitectureHigher-Order/ Critical Thinking Skills
3 Ancient CivilizationsHigher-Order/ Critical Thinking Skills
Where is the Dodo Bird? Endangered Animals Advanced research
Current Energy CrisisIndividual or Government Responsibility?Creative Thinking/ Creative Problem-Solving
4 Explorers and Colonizers of the New World Creative Thinking/ Creative Problem-Solving
Grasping GovernmentsAdvanced research
Money Matters (3-4)Higher-Order/ Critical Thinking Skills
5 Epidemic CPS in 2008-2009Creative Thinking/ Creative Problem- Solving
Stock Market and FinancesHigher-Order/ Critical Thinking Skills
TBAAdvanced research
Typical TAG Day
Critical Thinking
Brainteasers
Problem Solving
Technology
Creative Thinking
Brainstorming
Unit Activities
Research
Connections
Debate
Discussions
Products
Evaluation/TAG Tally
Renzulli Learning System
Students complete a personal survey that profiles their interest areas, how they like to learn, and how they like to express what they have learned.
The system generates a unique user profile that explains your child’s individual interest areas, learning styles and expression styles.
Next, the system “hand picks” educational activities which matches the results of your child’s unique profile. This creates exciting, fun, and meaningful individualized learning experiences for your child!
Tag Tally- Communication
The tally is comprised of a self and teacher evaluation of the student’s performance that day. Criteria for the evaluation comes directly from the TAG report card.
Each week the students are expected to share the tally with their parent(s) and have it signed.
The signed tally is required to be returned the following week in order for the student to be considered prepared for class.
Please help your child keep up with this important weekly responsibility.
Accountability
TAG Progress Skills Checklist3 times/year
Continuation Criteria/ProbationSatisfactory performance in TAG program and regular education program.
(grades <75)If a student does not meet the criteria he/she will be placed on probation
for a mandatory period of time. In the event a student is having trouble meeting this criteria parents will be
notified before a student is placed on probation.
ConferencesK- 4th in Spring with TAG teacher. 5th grade parent meeting for middle s
school placement.
Annual ReviewSpring of each year
The Gifted Child – Advocacy
Fulton County Supporters of the Gifted
Georgia Association of Gifted Child
National Association of Gifted Children
Contact Information
Ms. Searcy [email protected]
Ms. Rubin [email protected]
Ms. Gilbert [email protected]
Ms. Anderson [email protected]
Questions?
Thank you for attending.
