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Transcript of 1 Gifted Cluster Model Update May 14, 2015 Mrs. Linda Palles-Thompson, K12 Administrator.
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Gifted Cluster Model Update
May 14, 2015
Mrs. Linda Palles-Thompson, K12 Administrator
Purpose
Presentation of K-8 gifted services
• Background• Current Program• Next Steps
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Background of Gifted Services
• Project IDEAL • Signature Schools• Copperwood Center for Differentiated Instruction
(2000/2001)
• Apache Gifted Academy (2011/2012)
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• Gifted services for K-8th grade transitioned from a pull-out program to a school wide cluster model starting 2013/2014 due to necessary budget reductions.
• Total budget cuts - $2.5M• Gifted Restructure - $685,000
Restructure of Gifted Services
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Features of PUSD Cluster Model
• Gifted students are placed into classrooms with a designated cluster teacher
• Six district wide gifted coaches provide professional development, resources, and model lessons within those classrooms
• Two part time testers identify gifted students according to state law
• A gifted lead coordinates coaches’ activities, interfaces with curriculum and instruction, and maintains parent communication
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Positive Impact of Gifted Model• Promising results with respect to student growth
• Increased capacity of teachers throughout the district with respect to gifted education– 837 model lessons– 1,094 meetings with gifted cluster teachers– 93 teacher in-services
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• Excellence = Motivation x Creativity2
Canyon Leadership Academy• Innovative projects– Literature– Science– Fine and Performing Arts– Social Studies
E=MC2 Showcase May 7, 2015
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E=MC2 Showcase May 7, 2015
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E=MC2 Showcase May 7, 2015
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E=MC2 Showcase May 7, 2015
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Survey
• 226 Parent Responses• 1812 Student Responses
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Parent Survey Trends
• Want more challenge and rigor• Reinstate Project IDEAL type program• More competitions/contests/field trips• Regular communication • More personalization
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Differentiated Education Plan
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DRAFT
Differentiated Education Plan
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DRAFT
Next Steps
• Pilot DEP• Gifted Blog• 2nd Annual E=MC2 Showcase
• Fall Contest/Game Bowl• Clubs/Summer Program
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Questions