Famous Failures

•Winston Churchill failed sixth grade. •Charles Darwin, "I was considered by my father as a very ordinary boy, rather below the common standard in intellect." •Walt Disney was fired by a newspaper editor for lack of good ideas.•Thomas Edison's •Einstein •Isaac Newton did poorly in grade school.•Leo Tolstoy flunked out of college.

http://lucarinfo.com/inspire/dgifted.html

Texas Performance Standards (TEA)

Teaching StrategiesGifted Learners at R.H.IHow is R.H.I Differentiating?Tips for Parents

http://www.texaspsp.org/The Texas Performance Standards

Project (TPSP) is a resource for providing differentiated instruction to gifted/talented (G/T) students (and can be used for providing enhanced academic opportunities for all students).

Building relationships Constructing curriculum based on

individual interest (Interest Based Learning)

Differentiating

Students receive instruction and guidance in study, research, and organizational skills; social and real world application of learning; critical and creative thinking skills; and goal setting.

Students engage in critical thinking and reasoning abilities across the curriculum.

We provide an environment that encourages and fosters inquiry and challenging attitudes toward learning.

Teachers use students’ strengths and interests to determine in-depth explorations.Affective needs are addressed through individual goal setting with an emphasis on organization and study skills.Develop interpersonal skills of empathy and cooperation through group work and community service projects.

Critical and creative thinking skills are developed in all academic areas.All grade levels participate in project-based curriculum that allows for students to select research subjects according to interest and ability.

Teachers serving GT students:3rd grade level Mrs. Guzman and Ms. Garcia4th grade levelMrs. Bahr, Mrs. Rodriguez, Ms. Caballero, Mrs. Lopez5th grade levelMr. Nieto, Ms. Sandoval, Mr. Bahr, Mrs. Lopez

Discover Your Child’s Interests Create multiple opportunities for your child to try a variety of activities Explore your community. Actively follow the local newspapers and kid’s directories for festivals, activities, and classes in the areaDon’t be afraid to introduce your gifted child to a subject that you know little about

Consider Yourself to be Your Child’s Primary Educator Take your children on “field trips” to places that will interest them or engage them higher-level thinkingEnter your child in competitions and contests Participate in a book club with your child and engage him/her in discussions on character and plot.