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Middle School Program
Each middle school has one G/T Resource Teacher that serves as
the gifted education specialist. They are aware of and respond
to the unique qualities and characteristics of advanced-level
learners by enhancing the standard curriculum and providing
specialized services. The roles of the G/T Resource Teacher are
to
1. Provide direct instruction
to individual and small groups of students,
2. Act as a consultant to classroom teachers and
administrators, and
3. Act as a liaison to families and the community regarding
program services for advanced-level learners.
Class Descriptions
All files are in PDF format.
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
School-wide Enrichment Program
The School-wide Enrichment
Program provides systematic enrichment opportunities that
include the following components.
- General exploratory
activities are designed to maximize exposure to a wide
variety of potential areas of interest. These activities are
available to all students and may include field trips, guest
speakers, cultural arts events, and interest centers.
- Instructional seminars are
designed to extend student interests beyond general
exploratory experiences. Students develop a broad range of
advanced-level skills in preparation for in-depth study and
creation of a product on a chosen interest. G/T Resource
Teachers provide advanced-level instruction and schedule
these opportunities for interested students. Skill
development might include written, oral, and visual
communication skills, critical and creative thinking skills,
research skills, technology skills, and skills in visual and
performing arts. Seminar topics may include consultation
with professionals involved in the field of study who
provide students with additional instruction and guidance as
they engage in product development. Instructional seminar
products will be displayed for community viewing at the
school enrichment fairs in the spring. Teachers, students,
or parents may nominate students to participate in an
instructional seminar.
- Research Investigations
offer the highest level of enrichment for students who
demonstrate a sincere interest in a particular field and a
willingness to pursue this interest at an advanced-level
over an extended period of time. In their role as
investigator, individual or small groups of students
discover and document real world problems, create original
solutions, and seek to fill gaps in the knowledge within a
field of study. Students apply their knowledge of
advanced-level content in their pursuit of the investigative
process. This process includes formulating a problem,
utilizing the research tools and methodologies of the
professional, and presenting the results to an authentic
audience. The G/T Resource Teacher provides instruction on
advanced-level skills, facilitates the gathering of resource
materials, and provides opportunities for feedback from a
professional. Investigations generally last through the
school year. The amount of instructional time each week with
the G/T Resource Teacher depends upon the complexity of the
investigation and involves additional work outside the
classroom. Parents can expect regular progress reports
throughout the investigation and a formal evaluation at the
conclusion of the investigation. All research investigations
are displayed for community viewing at the school enrichment
fairs in the spring.
- G/T Content Area Classes -
An accelerated and enriched program is provided for
identified students who may participate in one or more G/T
classes. These classes replace the general education classes
in each subject area and are taught on a daily basis by
designated G/T content area teachers. G/T classes are
offered in the following academic areas: English,
mathematics, science, and social studies. The G/T Resource
Teacher works with the G/T content area teachers through an
interdisciplinary planning team to assist with the
implementation of a differentiated curriculum for
advanced-level learners. Students are selected for placement
in G/T content area classes based on test data, teacher
nomination, outstanding student performance, and other
pertinent information at the end of elementary school and in
subsequent middle school years, as nominated.
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