EAGLE Program Orientation / 2014

EAGLE / G-T Program

302 West Dunlap Street

Lancaster, SC 29720

Who are our “gifted” children?

They are students who have demonstrated high performance ability or potential in academic

and/or artistic areas and therefore require an educational program beyond that normally

provided…

What are some differences between high achievers, gifted learners & creative thinkers?

HIGH ACHIEVER GIFTED LEARNER CREATIVE THINKER

Remembers the answers Poses unforeseen questions

Sees exceptions

Is attentive Is selectively mentally engaged

Daydreams; may seem off task

Works hard to achieve Knows without working hard

Plays with ideas and concepts

Needs 6-8 repetitions to master

Needs 1-3 repetitions to master

Questions the need for mastery

Completes assignments on time

Initiates projects and extensions of assignments

Initiates more projects than will ever be completed

Is pleased with own learning

Is self-critical Is never finished with possibilities

How do students qualify for the EAGLE Program?

Must meet two out of three dimensions for state qualification:

Aptitude test scores Achievement test

scores Performance Task

scores

What about “local” criteria placement?

Must meet one of the state-required dimensions and score very highly in a second dimension

No distinction is made in services provided

Additional testing is required to help qualify for “state” placement

What does the “EAGLE” acronym stand for?

E = enrichment &

A = acceleration for the

G = gifted

L = learners’

E = education

Who’s included in the EAGLE faculty?How qualified are they?

Faculty Position Yrs. Exp. Degree(s) Highly Qualified?

G/T Endorsed?

Sandra Barfield

EAGLE teacher

16 Masters + YES YES

Marni Peavy

EAGLEteacher

20 Masters + YES YES

Ar’ReshiStinson

EAGLE teacher

9 Masters + YES YES

Kimberly Bunich

EAGLE teacher

10 BS + YES YES

Chuck Rivers

EAGLElead teacher

8 BS YES YES

Tom McDuffie

Program Coordinator

37 Masters + YES YES

Who’s included in the EAGLE support staff?

Staff Member Position Experience

Teressa Stewart Administrative Asst.

2nd year

Katie Kirkley Instructional Asst. / Computer Lab Mgr.

4 years

Tina Morgan Administrative Assistant/ Bookkeeper

17 years

Where is the EAGLE Program?

Two locations … Classrooms at

Discovery School (302 West Dunlap Street in Lancaster)

Classrooms at Indian Land Elementary (4137 Doby’s Bridge Road)

How do students get to the EAGLE Program? Students from 8 schools meet

at their regular schools and are then bused to Discovery School

Students from Harrisburg Elem. are bused to ILE

Students from Discovery School and ILE walk to EAGLE classes

All EAGLE buses are equipped with video cameras for safety purposes

What are the Key Components of the EAGLE Program

Multiple Intelligences Kaplan’s Dimensions of Depth

& Complexity Renzulli Learning System M3 Mathematics Prgm. MI Flow Room Interact Simulations Thinking Maps Prgm. Components of Positive

Discipline & Love and Logic World Languages / Junior

Great Books

3rd Grade Technology Plus / Renzulli Learning My EQ, Not My IQ Interact: Grammar Zones M3 Math / The Mystery of the Moli Stone Odyssey of the Mind Flow Room Adventures

4th Grade Interact: King Lexicon Variables Technology Plus / Renzulli Learning Mysteries & Enigmas M3 Math / What’s the ME in Measurement? Flow Room Adventures

5th Grade Eureka! – INVENT M3 Math: What Are Your Chances? Philosophy for Young Minds Technology Plus / Renzulli Learning Nuestro Mundo Espanol / Junior Great Books Flow Room Adventures

Which units of instruction will students work with this year?

What are the field learning experiences that are planned? Monday’s Group

Bureau of Lectures: Native American Pride Dancer

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Tuesday’s Group

Lancaster Community Playhouse: “The Lion, the Witch, and the

Wardrobe”

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Wednesday’s Group

Bureau of Lectures:

African Drum and Dance

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Thursday’s Group

Lancaster Community Playhouse: “The Wizard of Oz”

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Friday’s Group

Beyond Imagination Festival “Anansi the Spider” & “Rumpelstiltskin”

What about technology and EAGLE students?

Technology is used as a tool to promote &

enhance research and communication skills.

EAGLE computer lab Renzulli Learning System Digital cameras 3M Camcoder / Projectors I-Pad Mini Labs Android Tablets Technology Plus

What about homework, make-up work, and projects?

Most schools and classroom teachers understand that students are engaged in learning at a higher level when they are with us and they adjust assignments accordingly.

Our “homework” sometimes takes the form of long-term or short-term projects.

The EAGLE Program is non-graded and therefore, less stressful for students.

For most students, their EAGLE day is the highlight of the week!

Why is attendance so important?

Our instruction builds from week to week.

All units are at least a semester in length and some are year-long.

Students are put at a great disadvantage when attendance is not routine.

Regular attendance teaches (reinforces) the concept of responsibility.

How is my child’s progress assessed?

We believe in building a strong work ethic and a sense of continuous improvement with our students.

Work is assessed through rubrics.

Progress reports are issued twice each semester.

How do we collaborate with our students’ regular classroom teachers?

At least once each six weeks grading period we communicate with classroom teachers via e-mail and/or phone calls to determine if there are any problems that need to be addressed (i.e. falling grades, lack of participation, etc.)

Classroom teachers have the option of taking graduate-level classes in G/T through our district on a regular basis.

Nutrition & Learning Proper Nutrition Is

Essential For Learning. Students Need to Start the

Day Off With A Good Breakfast.

Pack & Send a Balanced Lunch (watch the sugar & sodium). Include Fruits & Vegetables.

Milk or Water is Recommended / carbonated beverages are prohibited

What are the important dates to remember? Aug. 21 EAGLE Prgm. Orientation Aug. 25-29 EAGLE Prgm. Starts Sept. 29 - Nov. 3 EAGLE Prgm. Fall

Fundraiser Oct. 21 EAGLE field trip (Tues.) Nov. 6 GT-IDEAS Meeting Dec. 9 & 10 No EAGLE Classes (PD) Dec. 17 last EAGLE day before winter break

Jan. 5 EAGLE classes resume Jan. 14 Field Trip (Wed.) Jan. 20 & 22 EAGLE Prgm. conferences Feb. 12 EAGLE field trip (Thurs.) Feb. 19 GT-IDEAS Meeting March 17 & 18 No EAGLE classes –

PASS Writing Test

April 20 Field Trip (Mon.) May 4-8 No EAGLE Classes – PASS Testing May 11 EAGLE Classes resume May 15 Field Trip (Fri.) May 22 Last EAGLE Day for 2014-15 June 15- 18 Camp Adventure

How do we communicate with each other?

Mailings/Flyers E-mail Electronic Newsletters Our Web Page Telephone Calls (after

1:45 pm) Face to Face

Conferences Text Messages You Can Reach Us at

803-416-8910

What’s in EAGLE Talk (the parent handbook)?

Program Philosophy Information about all

three levels of services for students

Summer Program information

Additional Information…

Our web site is:

www.EAGLE-GT.com

Joining GT-IDEAS T-Shirts & Sweatshirts

Questions???