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Alexandria City Public Schools2018 Talented & Gifted (TAG) ProgramOverviewSchool ContactTAG Resource Teacher – Ms. Rachel Forbes-JacksonEveryStudent Succeedswww.acps.k12.va.us
Essential Questions How does ACPS identify students with talented andgifted abilities? How does the Talented and Gifted Plan meet theneeds of talented and gifted learners in ACPS? How does ACPS find and support underrepresentedtalented and gifted students across all cultures andsocio-economic groups within the division?EveryStudent Succeedswww.acps.k12.va.us2
Definition of “Gifted Students”Virginia Board of Education8 VAC 20-40-10 et seq.“Gifted students” means those students in publicelementary and secondary schools beginningwith kindergarten through graduation whoseabilities and potential for accomplishment areso outstanding that they require specialprograms to meet their educational needs.EveryStudent Succeedswww.acps.k12.va.us3
Characteristics of Gifted Childrenby Janice Szabos Challenge, 1989Gifted Child Asks the questions. Is highly curious. Is mentally and physicallyinvolved. Plays around, yet tests well. Beyond the group. Already knows. 1 – 2 repetitions for mastery. Constructs abstractions. Prefers adults. Draws inferences. Initiates projects. Enjoys learning. Manipulates information. Good guesser. Thrives on complexity Is keenly observant Is highly self-criticalBright Child Knows the answers. Is interested Is attentive. Works hard. Answers the questions. Top group. Learns with ease. 6 – 8 repetitions for mastery. Understands ideas. Enjoys peers. Grasps the meaning. Completes assignments. Enjoys school. Absorbs information. Good memorizer. Enjoys straightforward,sequential presentation. Is alert. Is pleased with ownlearning.EveryStudent Succeedswww.acps.k12.va.us4
Goal To provide talented and gifted learners witha continuum of services which allowsA differentiated curriculum that provides Challenge and engagement at a high levelOpportunities for accelerated learningCareer and college planningSocial and emotional supportCommunity involvementEveryStudent Succeedswww.acps.k12.va.us5
2012-2018 TAG Planunder revision 2018-19Areas of GiftednessSpecific Academic Ability Gr 4-12 Language Arts, Math, Science,Social StudiesGeneral Intellectual Ability K-12Young Scholars – Nurturing Program(targeted schools)EveryStudent Succeedswww.acps.k12.va.us6
General Aptitude K-12Service DeliveryK-12– Differentiated Education Plan (DEP) designed forGeneral Aptitude services allows the generaleducation teacher or TAG teacher to meet regularlywith students to provide creative activities and projects based on individualstudents’ interests, develop leadership, build thinking skills and provide enrichment beyond the regular classroom. Gr 4-12 phased in as identified students age upEveryStudent Succeedswww.acps.k12.va.us7
Specific Academic AptitudeContinuum of Services 1-12Grades 4-5Full time instruction with TAG teacherMath - Compacted and Accelerated curriculumLanguage Arts –including advanced vocabulary, writing , grammar andliterary analysisGrades 4-5In-class differentiationScience and Social StudiesDifferentiated Education PlanEveryStudent Succeedswww.acps.k12.va.us8
Specific Academic Aptitude continued Middle School– Open enrollment Honors classes, TAG students clustered, DifferentiatedEducation Plans (DEPs) provided quarterly, and teachers and studentssupported by a Middle School TAG Resource Teacher Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics– Acceleration and enrichment– direct and/or online– Differentiated curriculum and transfer tasks– Opportunities to earn high school credit in math High School– Honors classes and Advanced Placement – direct and/or online– Science Research Class– Dual-enrollment in NVCCEveryStudent Succeedswww.acps.k12.va.us9
Screening ProcessScreening Tools––––––––1st gr Ability test (Fall)3rd gr CogAT (Fall )Reading InventoryImagine MathStandards of LearningStudent work (portfolio/honors/awards)teacher observations/Gifted Rating ScalesProgress report scoresEveryStudent Succeedswww.acps.k12.va.us10
Referral Process– 1st gr Ability test-automatic– 3rd gr CogAT- automatic– A combination of any twoscreening data -automatic– *Teacher– *Parent– *Student– *Community Member* Referral deadline subject to change during2018-19 school year, pending school boardapproval. Proposed revision would ensure earlyplacement in math classes due to acceleratedcontent. Current referral deadline is the 90th day ofschool .EveryStudent Succeedswww.acps.k12.va.us11
What happens next?EligibleScreeningReferralPermissionto TestEvaluationand veresultsIneligibleEveryStudent Succeedswww.acps.k12.va.usAppeals –must berequestedwithin 10days ofnotification12
Eligibility3 out of the following:Ability and/or achievement test (SAA)**Ability test (GIA)*Work products – Accelerated/Enriched Transfer TaskTeacher ratingClassroom performanceInterview (as needed)*required for GIA (K-3)** one required for SAA (4-12)EveryStudent Succeedswww.acps.k12.va.us13
Parent Outreach & Communication Parent informational sessions held annually at school PTA meetings andcommunity centers Parenting Workshop series- featured speakers on topics of interest toparents of gifted students Visit www.acps.k12.va.us/curriculum/tag for more information aboutopportunities and resources for gifted students Brochure in multiple languages to assist in the recruitment and support oftraditionally underrepresented populations. TAG Advisory CommitteeEveryStudent Succeedswww.acps.k12.va.us14
Questions?TAG Designee orDonna Brearley, TAG 8024SuperintendentDr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr.School BoardRamee A. Gentry, ChairCindy Anderson, Vice ChairEveryStudent Succeedswww.acps.k12.va.usRonnie CampbellWilliam E. CampbellHal E. CardwellKaren A. GrafChristopher J. LewisMargaret LorberVeronica Nolan15
Nurturing Program (targeted schools) Every Student Succeeds www.acps.k12.va.us 7 . – Dual-enrollment in NVCC Specific Academic Aptitude continued . Every Student Succeeds www.acps.k12.va.us 10 . Parent informational sessions held annually at school PTA meetings and community centers
