2018-2019 School Year Nevin Hartman, AP (nwhartma@henrico.k12.va.us) Corbin Franklin, RT (crfranklin@henrico.k12.va.us) Lisa Koprowski, GRT (elkoprowski@henrico.k12.va.us)

Agenda Introductions Definition of gifted High Achiever, Gifted Learner, or Creative Thinker? Goals of HCPS Gifted Program How Students are Served Identification Questions

What is the definition of “gifted”? NAGC defines giftedness as “a student who shows, or has the potential for showing an exceptional level of performance in one or more areas of expression (visual/performing arts, general intellectual ability, creative thinking, specific academic ability, leadership).” A HCPS student is eligible for gifted education service options tailored to general intellectual aptitude or specific academic aptitude in English or mathematics if the student demonstrates readiness based upon the following criteria: Student readiness for gifted educational services is determined by multiple and varied criteria: parent recommendations, professional rating scale including characteristics of diverse gifted students with examples of student work, grades, observations/interviews, and nationally normed aptitude and/or achievement assessments.

Higher Achiever Gifted Thinker Creative Thinker High achieving students are most often noted by parents and teachers for their neat, well-developed, correct products and responses. Gifted thinking is more complex, with abstract inferences and more diverse perceptions. Creative thinking is often exhibited by “wild or silly” ideas. High achievers most want to please and satisfy the teacher’s intentions. Gifted learners want to do what most interests THEM as they learn. Creative thinkers’ minds race with all of the diverse and varied possibilities that can be explored.

Identification There are two referral windows: October 9 - 26 (Grades 3-5) January 3 - 18 (Grades K-2) Any professional educator, parent, community member, peer, or student can make a referral. Parents/Guardians making a referral must submit the request in writing to your school’s Gifted Identification Coordinator (see school website): http://colonialtrail.henricoschools.us/

Identification: The Process Once a referral has formally been made: School collects required information Parent Input- parent questionnaire Classroom Performance (teacher rating scale and work samples) Grades Test Scores- CogAT (K-2)and NWEA/ MAPS (3-5)- 96% and higher is supportive Once all items are collected: the School Team meets to evaluate all criteria Additional information may be collected if further evidence is needed to make a determination Results sent home for 3-5 in Winter 2019 and Spring 2019 for K-2, pull out services begin

Serving Our Students HCPS provides multiple avenues in order to reach our Gifted students: Cluster Grouping (gifted students work with like-ability peers in the classroom) beginning in grade 1 through grade 3. Identification used to assist the classroom teacher in meeting the needs of all students. Gifted Resource Teacher (provides direct services every week)to K-3 identified students and collaborates with the classroom teacher on differentiation strategies. Tasks are created using HCPS K-8 Gifted Goals, not necessarily math centered of LA centered lessons. School Based Classes in grades 4 and 5 with gifted endorsed classroom teachers

HCPS GIFTED PROGRAM: Goals for Students The HCPS K-8 Gifted Resource Program is designed to nurture and extend curiosity, creative expression and developing self-directed learners through a variety of student-centered opportunities that foster creative risk-taking and support intellectual development. Goals that are focused upon are Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Inquiry, Communication/Leadership, and Independent Research For an in-depth look at our program goals, please visit http://henricoschools.us/pdf/SupportServices/GiftedResourceGoals.pdf

Serving Our Students: Quality Curriculum Gifted students are exposed to activities specifically designed to meet their needs as high-ability learners. Examples include: A national curriculum research project funded by the Dept. of Edu Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act to nurture mathematical talent in elementary students. Navigators are a collection of activities intended to support group or independent study of a selected novel or book. The Navigator series was developed by the Center for Gifted Education at The College of William and Mary as a language arts resource for teachers and students.

Looking Ahead 6th grade students are automatically enrolled in the Academic Enrichment course. 7th grade students have option of enrolling in the Academic Enrichment class at their middle school 8th grade students have option of enrolling in “21st Century Inquiry and Leadership” course (HS credit) OR GYSA at Wilder Middle School (must be id’d in math AND LA) blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/gysa GATEway program at each high school Virtual-based program designed to reach gifted students county-wide through Schoology

Most Challenging Educational Pathways for Gifted Students

henricoschools.us/gifted

Identification: The Process For additional information and specific questions regarding identification, please contact: Gifted Identification Coordinator, Corbin Franklin (crfranklin@henrico.k12.va.us) Gifted Resource Teacher, Lisa Koprowski (elkoprowski@henrico.k12.va.us) or visit www.henricoschools.us/gifted

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