Post on 27-Dec-2015
Welcome toParent Night!
Presented by:Tipp City Exempted Village Schools
Gifted services department
Tonight’s Agenda:
1. Definition of “Gifted”2. Characteristics of Gifted Students3. Identification Procedures4. Services5. Written Education Plan6. Teacher Training7. Resources8. Q&A
What does “Gifted” Mean?
According to the state of Ohio –
Gifted means students who perform or show potential for performing at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compare to others of their age, experience, and environment.
IdentificationIdentification Superior Cognitive
AbilitySpecific Academic Ability
Assessment Tool Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
Iowa Test of Basic Skills
Identification Score 128 or higher 95th Percentile or above
Screening Score (means further testing is needed)
125-127 93rd to 94th percentile
When? Spring of 2nd GradeFall of 5th Grade
Fall of 5th Grade
Students can be referred for individual testing at any time by teachers and/or parents
ServicesElementary:
3rd Grade – 1. Superior Cognitive Cluster2. Enrichment pull-out with Mrs. Lammers (Gifted Intervention
Specialist)
4th and 5th Grade – 3. Superior Cognitive Cluster4. Math and Language Arts with Mrs. Lammers
Middle School (6,7,8) –
Accelerated Sequence for Math and Language Arts
Ex: Math6th Pre Algebra 7th Algebra 8th Geometry
ServicesHigh School –
• “Accelerated” Courses• Honors Courses• Dual Enrollment• PSEO• AP Courses
Written Education Plan(WEP)
All Gifted Students who receive service, have a Written Education Plan (WEP)
What is on a WEP?• Demographic Information (Name, Address, Grade, Birthdate, etc…)• Area of Identification• Student Bio* (Based on surveys that were sent home)• Services that the student is receiving (High School WEPs also include
previous services and year-end report)• Goals for the service• Methods of Evaluation• Differentiation strategies• Dates for
• Reporting Progress• Review
Teacher Training• All new staff undergo JAVITS training at the beginning of each year
• Staff with endorsement in Gifted Education
• Support from Gifted Intervention Specialist (3-5)
• Teachers receive monthly newsletter with tips and strategies
• Dual Enrollment and AP staff undergo specific training
• Teachers attend workshops to continually increase expertise
• Tipp City Gifted Services Web Page:
http://www.tippcityschools.com/domain/22 • Ohio Association for Gifted Children
www.oagc.com
• National Association for Gifted Childrenwww.nagc.org
• Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Giftedwww.sengifted.org
• Hoagies’ Gifted Education Pagewww.hoagiesgifted.org/programs.htm
Resources
If you would like a copy of this presentation, please submit your request to:
nwilson@tippcity.k12.oh.us