E-E I.S.D.Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District

Gifted and Talented Program EvaluationBoard Presentation

2013 - 2014

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Gifted and Talented Program EvaluationGifted and Talented Program Evaluation

Table of ContentTable of Content Introduction Methodology Analysis (1 – 7)

GT Student Questionnaire GT Parent Questionnaire GT Teacher Questionnaire Administrator Questionnaire Comparison Report GT Parents, Teachers and

Administrators Questionnaire

Introduction

A comprehensive analysis was conducted of GT Program for school year 2013– 2014. This analysis was conducted in June 2014 using data from all elementary and secondary campuses.

Methodology

• GT Surveys Administered in May 2014

• 614 Gifted students

• 202 Parent questionnaires

• 141 Teachers

• 23 Administrators

• Participants responded ‘yes’ or ‘no’ and comments.

Analysis 1

• Students responded very favorably to the G/T program

• Involvement in the program positively affected student growth as self-directed learners

Question # 1 for both Elem. & Sec.

Analysis 2•Q# 1 Going to my gifted and talented class makes it difficult to keep up with my work in my regular class •Q# 8 There is a conflict between my participation in the gifted and talented program and other activities There was an increase this year due to the emphasis on the performance standards: (STAAR) and Benchmark testing along with Six Weeks Exams.• Also the students felt that a higher standard was expected of them to help bring us scores and to show gains. •Secondary would be conflict of interest due extra curricular activities, concurrent enrollment.

Analysis 3

• G/T work was more interesting than the work in their regular classroom

Analysis 3 cont’d

• In-depth learning, authentic hands-on projects and technology integration

Question #11 (E) Question #7 (S)

Analysis 5

“Student Identification Assessment Process”

Continued awareness for all stakeholders.Questions # 1-3

Analysis 7• District wide parental awareness in G/T procedures

• Parents are informed about G/T procedures through information disseminated during District Wide Parent Conference, Brochures, Flyers, and Website

Question #3

Conclusion

• Elementary G/T teachers collaborated with CFT Jr. High counselors and assigned teachers on the G/T Student Assessment, Program Design, Curriculum and Instruction, as well as provided guidance and support throughout the school year.

• Teachers and parents were informed of the identification process and procedures for re-assessment, furloughs, exiting, and appeals during the District Parent Conference and 6 hour update.

• Brochures and Flyers will be disseminated three times per school year.

Thank You!

• Training for teachers and administrators will be provided for the upcoming school year to meet their teaching/administrative needs.

• Parents will be informed about GT program during campus and district wide parent meetings and conferences.

• Brochures and GT information will be sent to parents.