Gifted+Discussion+Doc

Gifted PLC 10/19/11 Engage: Looking Back/Looking Ahead Break into pairs to engage in the following: 1. Things that have changed since you became a (gifted) teacher. psych did the IEPs, hand written IEPs rather than computerized, IEPs were more interest driven than standards based, IEPs were based on what they needed rather than the standards, regulations have increased, administration didn’t play a big role in IEP meetings, academic rigor has improved 2. What has stayed the same? Still IEPs; the kids - same types of students, strengths, issues, etc.; still have to travel; still don’t have own classroom 3. What do you imagine will be common twelve years from now for the teachers who are new to the profession? technology - elementary students will have greater access to laptops; more virtual instruction; opportunity to expand their creativity due to increase in access to technology; more collaboration within the gifted program; hope that gifted services are still around; increase in higher level thinking skills; as we move toward core standards and ACT standards there is an increase of higher level thinking sills which could lead to more abstract thinking and critical thinking in the classroom.

Vision: Work in groups of three in order to craft a vision statement. I found the following sites useful, but you can also research on your own (or not). Place your completed vision on a piece of chart paper.

Students: As gifted educators we believe that students deserve an environment that provides opportunities for diverse, creative and critical thinkers to be challenged and reach their potential.

Instruction: We believe in 21 century individual instruction that is differentiated for the student’s individual learners level of ability ...instruction should inspire students to become life long learner … in meaningful individualized instruction ...differentiating to meet student needs (learning styles/multiple intelligences) …embedding high order thinking ...adventurous instruction ...strength based ...multiple intelligences ...student centered

We believe Case managers: are the pathway to success for gifted programing and students highly qualiified x3! adventurous supportive equipped facilitators flexible life-long learners keep knowledge current creative innovative facilitator risk-takers excited about teaching we need more gifted teachers advocates 21st century learners

Individual reflection - use sticky notes to give feedback to the other groups and for your own thinking. Editing/Consolidating - There will be four roles given to the team: Recorder: Timekeeper: Reporter/Summarizer: Energizer: All other members will be contributers:

Housekeeping: Storage units - Tim at Arrowhead, Quindaro, Lindsay at Welborn, Central for Sandra, computers, set up time with me to review goals today (Chrissy, Marcia, Tim U., Sandra)

Future Items: Parent Group - every case manager identify one parent to Lindsay for the upcoming November meeting to start formulating a parent advocacy group to promote information regarding giftedness, parent rights, etc.

Next meeting is November 30th at 1:30.

Gifted Discussion 8/31/11 Agenda


 * 1) Accountability
 * 2) Instruction: lesson plans should be turned in weekly. Those plans should include how you are incorporating higher order thinking skills through questioning. Blooms level could/should be indicated.
 * 3) Routines: sign in at your buildings. When building administrators have questions we will refer to the sign in sheet. This also applies for mileage (.51 cents a mile). Schedules should be clear enough to indicate where you are at any given moment in the day; what kids you are seeing; at what school and room number.
 * 4) Louise Schedule: How is this established? First priority should always be given to student need/interaction. Any clerical duties come second.


 * 1) Gifted Conference


 * 1) IEP Changes – what needs to occur


 * 1) Next Meeting Dates
 * 2) September 21
 * 3) October 19
 * 4) November 30
 * 5) January 4
 * 6) February 1
 * 7) March 21
 * 8) April 18
 * 9) May 9


 * 1) Schedules