BLACKFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gifted and Talented Education

 

Know the GATE plan: http://www.campbellusd.org/GATEPlan06.pdf

Grade

Language Arts

Math

Science

Arts

Technology

K-2

Classroom differentiation

Flexible grouping based on ROLA/writing rubric, using leveled books; Guided Reading; Writers Workshop

Classroom differentiation

Integrated with program

Art: Art Connections program

Music: once /week

Integrated

3-5

Classroom differentiation

Flexible grouping based on ROLA, using leveled books, Readers/Writers Workshop, Literature Circles

Classroom differentiation

Cluster groups 2-3 times per week

Science Challenge

3 Art Connections

Music: once /wk

4-5 Art once/week

Music once/week

Integrated

5 MS

Classroom differentiation

Flexible grouping including Readers/Writers Workshop; Literature Circles

Classroom differentiation

Classroom differentiation

Science Challenge

Exploratory

Art, Music

After School:

Drama

Exploratory

6

Classroom differentiation

Flexible grouping including Readers/Writers Workshop; Literature Circles

Pre Algebra Class

Classroom differentiation

Science Challenge

Exploratory

Art; Music

After School:

Drama

Exploratory

7-8

Classroom differentiation

Flexible grouping using Readers Workshop; Literature Circles; Writers Workshop

Electives: Journalism or other advanced class; Leadership; On-line courses (pilot)

Algebra and

Geometry Classes

On-line courses (pilot)

Classroom differentiation

Science Challenge

On-line courses (pilot)

Electives:

Art; Music; Drama

After School:

Drama

Tech Challenge

 

Electives

Video; technology; web design

On-line courses (pilot)

8

Graduation Exhibition: Differentiated opportunity to demonstrate achievement of exceeding standards in language arts and technology based on topic of student interest.

School Site programs: above and beyond district base program; based on SSC site approved plan focused on achievement targets and reflective of the unique needs of student and parent community; includes during and after-school opportunities; funded by site GATE and other local funds

 

100% of CUSD GATE students will exceed district standards by scoring at the Advanced level as measured by:
--Advanced in Language Arts and Math on the STAR California Standards Test (CST)
--90% in Total Reading, Language and Math on the CAT 6 in grade levels where given
--Advanced on district writing and math assessments

 

Differentiated Instruction

•        Content, Process (activities), and product developed in response to varying learner needs

•        Based on diagnosis of student readiness, interest, and learning profile

•        Focused on Key Concepts, understandings, and skills

•        All students doing engaging and challenging work

•        Continual Progression for each learner

•        Flexible use of time and space

•        Use of a variety of strategies such as tiered assignments, learning centers, contracts, compacting, independent study, and flexible grouping

•        Flexible grouping includes learning in pairs, triad, quads, student-selected groups, teachers-selected groups, random groups, and whole class instruction.

 

Books:

  • The Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Children (Maureen Neihart)
  • Managing the Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted (Connie C. Schmitz and Judy Galbraith)
  • When Gifted Kids Don’t Have All the Answers (Jim Delisle and Judy Galbraith)
  • The Gifted Kids Survival Guide (Judy Galbraith)
  • Guiding the Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Youth (Jim Delisle)
  • Please Understand Me: Character and Temperament Types (David Keirsey and Marilyn Bates)
  • Liberating Everyday Genius (Mary Elaine Jacobsen)
  • The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Kids (Sally Yahnke Walker)
  • Gifted Children—Myths and Realities (Ellen Winner)
  • Gifted Grown-ups—The Mixed Blessing of Extraordinary Potential (Marylou Kelly Streznewski)
  • Helping Gifted Children Suceed at Home and at School: A Comprehensive Resource for Parents and Teachers (James Carroll)
  • Coping with Capable Kids: Strategies for Parents, Teachers, and Students and Strategies for Students (Lenora M. Cohen and E. Frydenberg)

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