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Arlington Public Schools Gifted Services
Wakefield High School
Wendy Maitland, Resource Teacher for the Gifted
Agenda
Part 1: Gifted Services and Resources Part 2: Gifted Identification
Professional Responsibilities
Promote differentiation strategies in the classroom
Provide enrichment and supplemental resources for teachers and students
Inform staff about gifted education training opportunities
Facilitate the identification process
COLLABORATION
FOR
EFFECTIVE DIFFERENTIATION
Classroom Teacher
Resource Teacher for Gifted
Student
Instruction
Classroom Environment
Professional Responsibilities
Planning and Preparation
County/State Enrichment Programs: PRIME
Summer Residential Governor’s School Programs
Fine Arts Apprentice Program
Superintendent’s Seminar
Virginia Space Coast Scholars
Independent Study
Dual Enrollment
Wakefield Gifted Services
School-based Extension Activities
It’s Academic • Daniel Alpert
French Honor Society• Kathryn Wheelock
National Honor Society• Michelle Harris
Newspaper• Amy Wathan
Math League Team• Daniel Alpert
Spanish Honor Society• Sra. Magaly Reder
World Affairs (formerly Model UN)• Denis Babichenko
VJAS (VA Junior Academy of Sciences)
• Jessica Baker
Role of Parent – SupportingDifferentiation for Student
Resources for Parents: Parent Resource Center Materials - 703-228-7239 National Association for Gifted - www.nagc.org Virginia Association for Gifted - www.vagifted.org Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted - www.sengifted.org 2e Newsletter – http://www.2enewsletter.com
Support your child’s interest to pursue social and cultural opportunities within and beyond his/her strength area(s)
Maintain communication with your child’s classroom teachers, RTG, and counselor to monitor social and academic progress
Parent Resources
Further information about APS Gifted Services is located on the APS website
www.apsva.usClick on Curriculum and InstructionClick on ProgramsClick on Gifted Services
Cohort & UMG Co-Sponsor Support over 120 minority boys in the Cohort
program Support over 50 minority girls in the United Minority
Girls (UMG) group Advise, support, monitor, and routinely meet with
students on a daily basis. Advocate for students when needed
College
Trip
Part II
Virginia Gifted Regulations
Virginia Department of Education regulations state that each school district must develop a plan to identify and provide services to those students who have learning needs beyond the regular instructional program.
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/gifted_ed/index.shtml
Arlington Public Schools
Identify students who require gifted services
Train teachers in ways to provide services
Establish continuous educational services to match the needs of gifted learners
Support differentiated instruction to meet the needs of gifted students
Gifted Services Identification
Specific Academic Aptitude (Grades K-12)EnglishMathematicsScienceSocial Studies
Visual or Performing Arts (Grades 3-12)Visual ArtVocal MusicInstrumental Music (instruments taught in APS)
Screening for Gifted Services
Each year, the total population is screened by school staff to create a pool on candidates based on students’ need for gifted services
Screening is formal-review of testing information
Screening is informal-teacher feedback, parent information, honors, awards, student population in school events, competitions, etc.
Referrals for Gifted Services Students may be referred for services by their
classroom teacher, school personnel, parents/guardians, community leaders, and self or other students until April 1st of the current school year
Identification decisions are sent to parents or guardians by letter within 10 school days of the Identification Committee meeting
Referral forms can be found here:http://www.apsva.us/page/1846
Eligibility Criteria
Gifted Services in Specific Academic AreasNational Named Testing Information
○ Ability testing○ Achievement testing
Teacher checklistSchool-based DataParent InformationWork Samples
Eligibility Criteria
Visual Arts or Vocal/Instrumental Music Areas (Grades 3-12)Art and Music Teacher Referral: Observations of
Artistic BehaviorsStudent ProductsGradesParent Information
Appeals Process
An Appeal is available to families following the eligibility processAppeals begin at the school level with the
principalA second level of appeal is countywide Gifted
Services Administrative Appeals Committee (must be submitted within 30 days of the school level committee decision)
Contact Information
Wendy Maitland, Resource Teacher for the Gifted
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (703) 228-6743
Cheryl McCullough, Supervisor of Gifted Services
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (703) 228-6160
Gifted Services Advisory Committee (GSAC)
Arlington Public School’s Parent Advocacy Group
Part of Advisory Council of Instruction Monthly meetings If interested in serving on this committee,
please contact Cheryl McCullough (Supervisor, Gifted Services) [email protected]
Questions and Exit Cards
On each table you will find index cards that can be used if you have any specific questions.
Please write the question, your name, your child’s name and your contact information as well as the best time for me to contact you
STUDENT PANEL DISCUSSION
How did you apply/become involved in the program?
When was the program held and for how long– i.e. residential for a month, weekly, throughout the school year, etc.?
What was the schedule for a typical day / meeting?
What were/are some of the highlights of your experience?
What do you think parents and students should know about this program before they apply or decide to participate in it?