1. Norfolk Christian School’s Department of Gifted Education
Who we are……
What we do…..
Why the passion…
Blessed is the leader who seeks the best for those he serves ~ unknown

2. Education from a Christian Worldview designed for the gifted learner…
Academic Rigor
Independent Investigation
Essentials of Leadership
...filtered through God’s Truth

3. Philosophy
Gifted students are a vital resource for themselves, their families and their communities. Our quest is for God-centered excellence and to guarantee that identified gifted
students will experience the
opportunity for a quality education. It is our job to practice advocacy, vigilance, and informed
involvement in the process of
educating these students,
who are learners with special needs for
educational and instructional
accommodations.

4. leadership in order to build God’s kingdom and bring Him honor.
Mission
It is the mission of the Gifted Education Department to identify and develop
intellectual gifts and talents of all students as well as instill the importance of good stewardship and strong
leadership in order to build God’s kingdom and bring Him honor.

5. I Corinthians 12: 24-27
"But God has combined the members of the body and has given great honor to the parts that lacked it, so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other.  If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.  Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it."

6. Who Are the Gifted? Louis Pasteur Einstein Winston Churchill
Gifted thinkers are usually not recognized by their peers. Many times they will go unnoticed by their teachers. History reveals numerous examples of creative and innovative people. Ponder these possibilities…
Louis Pasteur
Einstein
Winston Churchill
Walt Disney
Beethoven

7. Where is God? Jeremiah 9:23-24 God's Message:
   "Don't let the wise brag of their wisdom.    Don't let heroes brag of their exploits. Don't let the rich brag of their riches.    If you brag, brag of this and this only: That you understand and know me.    I'm God, and I act in loyal love. I do what's right and set things right and fair,    and delight in those who do the same things. These are my trademarks."    God's Decree.

8. Explorations: Grades K-1
Whole class instruction
Enriches core subjects taught
Develops problem-solving abilities
Encourages creative thinking
Provides opportunities for teachers to observe students’ learning abilities

9. Explorations: Grades 2-5
Whole group and flex group instruction
Collaborative effort between GRT (Gifted Resource Teacher) and classroom teacher
Based on curricular objectives
Extends and enriches
Differentiates instruction
Builds rigor
Supports the academic, social/emotional, and spiritual needs of students

10. Differentiated Instruction
Instruction guided by the learner’s needs
Based on pre-assessment
Focus on learner’s academic readiness, interests, and learning styles
Develop groupings based on results
Makes learning more meaningful
Offers deeper understanding of topics and concepts

11. Flexible Grouping Groups change from concept to concept, unit by unit
Grouping based on pre-assessment
Pre-assessment can be based on readiness, interest, or learning style

12. Mathematic Investigations
Exploration Studies
Shakespeare
Science Labs
Mathematic Investigations
Leadership Studies
Poetry

13. Identification process
All students tested at the end of 2nd grade
Parent recommendation form
Teacher recommendation form
Decision made by a committee
Standardized test scores
Students placed on hold, identified, or it is decided that gifted services are not appropriate at this time
Talk about the forms due April 4th
Testing will take place during achievement testing week

14. Gifted Education for Middle School Students
Collaboration with Gifted Director
Teacher awareness of those identified
Advanced academic track for gifted students
Differentiation and pre-assessment in various subjects
Leadership opportunities
Enrichment through WISE Groups