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Gifted Education in Coppell ISD
An Overview of the K-12Continuum of Services
Todd Kettler
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The Big Picture
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CISD GT Program Goal
Coppell ISD students participating in the GT
Program will demonstrate skills of self-directed
learning, thinking, research, and communication
as evidenced by the development of innovative
products and performances that reflect
individuality and creativity and are advanced
in relation to students of similar age, experienceor environment.
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Key Program Components
Grouping
Rigorous Curriculum
Acceleration Options
Multiple Pathways to reinforce the strengths
and interests of gifted students
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ELEMENTARY GT
Grades K-5
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Elementary GT
Two Components of Program Services
Cluster Grouped Classrooms
Challenge Program
Including Challenge University for grades 4-5
GT students spend 85% of their instructionaltime in the cluster grouped classrooms.
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Specific Elementary GT Goals
Provided modified instructional services togifted students in multiple settings includingappropriate classroom differentiation and the
pull-out enrichment Challenge Program.
Provide gifted students rigorous and engaginglearning opportunities in the areas ofmathematics, language arts, science, andsocial studies.
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Elementary Challenge Program
GT students work with the GT specialist in the
GT classroom.
Challenge curriculum is interdisciplinary
focusing on thinking, research,
communication, and self-directed learning.
Math Focus: We began using the Algebra for
All program this year to add an emphasis on
learning algebra skills in grades 1-5.
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GT Cluster Classrooms
Designated GT teachers modify learningexperiences to provide rigorous and engaginglearning.
Clusters of 4-8 GT students should worktogether on learning tasks in which theteacher modified the depth, complexity,and/or pacing that would ordinarily beprovided for students at that grade level.
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Modified Learning Experiences
Modified learning experiences should be
implemented consistently in response to the
students demonstrated readiness.
Modified learning experiences should replace
the standard learning experiences rather than
be given in addition to the standardcurriculum.
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Key Questions for Parents
In what ways are the learning experiences beingmodified for my student ?
How will the academic growth of my student be
assessed this year/semester/nine-weeks?
In what ways does the GT cluster work togetheron modified assignments?
What are the advanced products andperformances that reflect the academic growth of
my student?
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More Light but Lots of Trees
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MIDDLE SCHOOL GT PROGRAM
Grades 6-8
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GT Level Classes
Instructional Grouping in Core Classes
GT English 6-8
GT Mathematics 6-8
GT Science 6-8 GT Social Studies 6-8
Ability grouping combined with modifiedcurriculum reflects research-based,recommended practice in gifted education.
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GT Curriculum in Middle School
Modified to included greater depth and
complexity than standard and Pre-AP courses.
Significant emphasis on developing thinking
skills, research skills, and advanced
communication skills.
Students are expected to develop self-directed
learning skills through the GT curriculum.
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GT Mathematics Options
GT Math for grades 6 and 7 compacts all three
levels of middle school math into two years.
GT Math for 8th graders is Algebra I.
Many of our GT students with a propensity for
math will skip a year of math with credit by
exam and take Geometry as 8th graders.
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Options for Acceleration
Credit by Exam to accelerate in individual
subjects
Students may advance at a more rapid pace in
subject areas of strength.
Acceleration is one of the most research
supported recommended practices in gifted
education.
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Key Questions for Parents
Is my student developing advanced skills in
self-directed learning?
What are the advanced products and
performances that my student is producing in
the GT classes?
What out-of-school options are available for
my student to develop his talent and interests?
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Coming out of the Forest
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HIGH SCHOOL GT OPTIONS
Grades 9-12
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The Options Expand
Coppell High School
GT Courses
AP Program
IB Program
Academies
New Tech High @ Coppell
Emphasis on thinking, research, communication, and
self-directed learning through project-based learning.
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High School GT Courses
Distinct Gifted Pedagogy in GT Grouped Classes
Rigorous content
Complex thinking
Scholarly dispositions
Conceptual understandings
Focus on the GT Program Goal
Thinking, Research, Communication, & SD Learning
Advanced level products and performances
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Advanced Placement Program
Developed by College Board in the 1950s
College-Level courses while in high school
AP Exams can earn college credit
CHS offers 25 AP Courses beginning in grade 9.
2 in English 3 in Math
9 in Social Studies
5 in Science
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International Baccalaureate Program
CHS is an authorized IB World School offering
the distinguished IB Diploma Program
IB Focus
International Educational Standards
Global Citizenship and International Mindedness
Emphasis on inquiry and depth of conceptual
understanding
Service and application of knowledge
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College Courses
CISD students may choose from approximately
90 approved college courses in our
partnership with Dallas County Community
College District (North Lake and Brookhaven)
Students may earn up to 64 college credits
through the dual credit and Senior Scholarprograms.
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CHS Academies
Emerging Media and Communications
Academy (EMAC)
Public Service Academy (PSA)
Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics Academy (STEM)
Focus on application of knowledge and skills,
project based learning, and career exploration.
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New Tech High @ Coppell
NTH@C epitomizes the focus on thinking,
research, communication, and self-directed
learning.
NTH@C focuses on the application of
knowledge and skills through the
development of innovative and advancedproducts and performances.
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Multiple Paths through the Forest
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SUMMARY
CISD GT Program
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Key Program Components
Grouping
Rigorous Curriculum
Acceleration Options
Multiple Pathways to reinforce the strengths
and interests of gifted students
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Unifying Elements
The common threads weaving throughout the
GT program K-12:
Emphasis on thinking, research, communication,
and self-directed learning.
Advanced curriculum options in math, language
arts, science, and social studies.
Expectation to develop advanced level productsand performances.
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Talent Development
Over the continuum of the program, thepurpose is to identify and develop the talentsand interests of gifted young people.
Talent development can begin with ability, butultimately requires commitment of time andeffort and focused attention.
Talent is rarely developed on the easy path.
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Why we do it.
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