1. Irwin Academic Center Talent Development Program WELCOME
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2. Ms. Kendig A little bit about me … Room 117 SU & UGA 10 years
Enjoys a Challenge
SU & UGA
Public Relations
Ms. Kendig
AIG certified, MAT & NBCT
PASSIONATE
soon-to-be Mrs. Foley
Loves chocolate, traveling, reading & Steelers Football
10 years
teaching experience with CMS
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3. Our Mission To provide gifted students the opportunity to …
maximize their potential
demonstrate their motivation
realize their contributions to self and the global community.

4. Our Goal
To support the development of a content-rich educational experience for students from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds throughout CMS.
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5. Irwin’s TD program: Desired Outcomes
Curriculum studied in greater depth through more challenging lessons and differentiated activities
Curriculum accelerated to include above-grade level material (when appropriate)
Advanced pace of learning
Integrated 21st century learning

6. Irwin’s TD program: Desired Outcomes
Attain levels of academic achievement consistent with their abilities
Engage in abstract, creative, and affective reasoning
Apply insightful questioning
Develop a capacity to see interconnections among disciplines
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7. Irwin’s TD program: Desired Outcomes
Practice self-directed learning and independent problem solving
Strive for self actualization (the motive to realize one's full potential)
Maximize leadership potential
Become active participants in the global community

8. “Gifted Learners are gifted all the time.”
What we know for sure …
“Gifted Learners are gifted all the time.”
~ Mary S. Landrum, Ph.D.
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9. Irwin’s TD program: What it is NOT …
NOT an add on
NOT separate
NOT more of the same
NOT boring
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10. Irwin’s TD program: What does it look like?
Focus on quality not quantity. Quality of thinking, not more of the same.
High expectations all day, every day
Complex, challenging & real world

11. What is the Curriculum?
The North Carolina Standard Course of Study and the Common Core Standards…
and
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12. Who are the Collaborators?
Classroom Teacher
Lead TD Teacher
Administrators
Other members of the school’s teaching staff who contribute to the academic progress of gifted learners
Parents & Community

13. When Do Teachers Collaborate?
Weekly planning blocks
Vertical planning (twice a month)
Individual meetings
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14. How does the Lead TD teacher support students?
Indirect Services
Direct Services

15. Lead TD Teacher’s Indirect Services
Prepare and support the design of lessons and activities in collaboration with the Classroom Teacher
Gifted identification is also part of Indirect Services provided by the TD Catalyst Teacher.
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16. Lead TD Teacher’s Direct Services
“TD Time” includes analytical/creative/higher order thinking lessons (Twice a month or more during FLEX support)
Demonstration Lessons
Small group instruction
Supplemental activities related to classroom instruction
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17. Irwin Academic Center’s Learning Environment…
Within-class grouping
Grouping on grade level
Flexible grouping on grade level
Cross-grade grouping
Cluster grouping
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18. Irwin Academic Center’s Special Programs & Resources…
Junior Great Books
Math Superstars
William and Mary
Paideia Seminars
Word Masters Challenge
Wordly Wise
Jacob’s Ladder
Hands on Equations
Duke TIP
Science & Math Fairs
Geography Bee
Bi-monthly Interest Based Clubs (ex.)
Odyssey of the Mind
Robotics
Science & Math Olympiad

19. Irwin Academic Center’s Content Modifications…
Academic Enrichment
Differentiated units
Curriculum compacting
Learning centers/choice
Interest groups
Projects (teacher & student designed)
Technology enhancement
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Multiple Intelligences
Problem Solving Series
Fulltime academically gifted magnet program
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20. Expectations for students: Performance Reviews
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21. Talent Development Performance Review
Content Evaluation
Thoughtfully interrelates complex knowledge from all subject areas
Exceptional insight to themes and generalizations
Demonstrates sophistication in learning and applying new information to tasks
Process Evaluation
Asks provocative questions which probe and analyze problems
Gives diverse, thought- provoking responses which lead to innovative solutions
Insightfully evaluates information and ideas
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22. Talent Development Performance Review
Product Evaluation
Products synthesize from a variety of challenging sources
Products reflect insights gained from exploring “big ideas”
Products demonstrate significant effort in multiple intelligences and exceptional growth
Affective Evaluation
Always completes HW and CW on time
Initiates and goes beyond required assignments
Is motivated and takes responsibility for learning
Student shows exceptional ability to work with others
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23. What Questions Do You Have For Me?
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24. How to Contact Me: 980-343-5480 ▪ emily. kendig@cms. k12. nc
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