Klein Oak GT Parent Night Tuesday, Sept. 24th, 2019
AGENDA ● Welcome! http://bit.ly/KOGTppt ● Introductions ● Purpose: Inform and connect with parents about opportunities/services for GT students at Klein Oak. ● Advanced Learning Course Pathways for Gifted Learners ● GT Summit ● Research Expo ● Q & A Hosted by your Klein Oak GT Advocate, Tifgany Dzubin email: tdzubin1@kleinisd.net
Did you know? Gifted & Talented students are actually a federally protected group of students, under both: ● ESEA (Elementary & Secondary Education Act) ● ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act)
Link to TAC 89.3 School districts shall provide an array of learning opportunities for gifted/talented students in kindergarten through Grade 12 and shall inform parents of the opportunities. Options must include: (1) instructional and organizational patterns that enable identified students to work together as a group, to work with other students, and to work independently; (2) a continuum of learning experiences that leads to the development of advanced-level products and performances; (3) in-school and, when possible, out-of-school options relevant to the student's area of strength that are available during the entire school year; and (4) opportunities to accelerate in areas of strength.
Klein Oak’s GT Learners ...every student enters with a promise: For GT learners, that promise is to provide them with the support and enrichment they need to be fulfilled as students and people. ...and exits with a purpose: For GT learners, we hope that purpose is to go forth and become the leaders of tomorrow, as lifelong learners - the future thinkers of our society.
Advanced Learning Course Pathways for GT learners International Baccalaureate Diploma Advanced Placement (AP) courses- AP Capstone Dual Credit Other GT Endeavors: NHS, Spanish NHS, French NHS, German NHS, Science NHS, Math NHS, Computer Science NHS, Art NHS, UIL, SAT Ambassadors, Decathlon/Octathlon, Coding Club, Orchestra, Band, Choir, Theater, Dance, Mariachi, DECA, DI, Debate, HOSA, Robotics, All sports.
Dual Credit Courses ❖ Courses meet High School requirements, while at the same time giving them college credit ❖ Courses are taught by Lone Star college faculty or college-approved high school instructors meeting the same standards and requirements of regularly employed college faculty ❖ Courses meet Texas Common Core requirements and are transferable to public colleges or universities in the state of Texas ❖ Academic and Workforce courses are available
These courses do not replace AP Lit/AP Lang ajames1@kleinisd.net
Language A Language B Group One Group Two Extended Essay Individuals & Experimental Theory of Knowledge Societies Sciences Creativity, Action, Group Three Group Four & Service Mathematics The Arts & Electives Group Five Group Six
Reeeeeeeee-search! An 0pportunity for GT learners to kindle their passion for learning! KO’s “Genius Hour” launches GT learning adventures Klein GT Research Expo elevates the art of exhibit
Genius Hour - GT Panther Dens at Klein Oak Klein Oak GT students “Genius Hour” panther den Regular intervals and ‘as needed’ to help them discover/kindle their interests/passions match them up with a mentor GT Teacher and/or Team Grouping by similar interests (physical sciences, coding, DI, etc…)
Did You Know? GT Summit this Sat.! Sessions/Topics Preview What does the GT testing look like? ● What’s new in the Texas State Plan for ● the Gifted? My child is bored… what do I do? ● Research Pathways ● What does a Research Project look like? ● Online Resources available to students ● How does Difgerentiation and Creativity ● go hand in hand? How can I support my GT learner at ● home? Genius Hour ● College Essay Prep ● Innovative Programming in Klein ● Parent Communication ●
T his is a flyer for the Research Expo held last Spring: The theme was “Globally Gifted” This year’s Expo will have it’s own theme and a similar date - though not exact. :) Note: This is an old flyer from March 2019, this year’s expo will be in March 2020.
Research Expo 2019: Globally Gifted Klein Multipurpose Center IB Group 4 Science Projects & AP Capstone Research Projects
KO IB Juniors present Group 4 Science Projects to GT Expo presenters from Intermediate level. Interaction among students from difgerent levels- high, intermediate, and primary - as a positive experience
What could be better than sharing your passions with younger learners like yourself? Inspiring! ...and being inspired...
Left KO IB Juniors pose with their Science Slides Right Kohrville Elementary student wows with Black Hole Multi-media presentation Question Who’s got more eye candy??!!
Klein Oak GT goes to the Research Expo 2018: IB Juniors presented: Group 4 Project (experimental science)
Klein Oak GT goes to the Research Expo: IB Seniors of 2018 presented: The IB CAS Senior Project “Colors for Compassion,” and Destination Imagination! Creative problem solving
Klein Oak GT goes to the Research Expo 2018: Klein Oak Decathlon presented their theme for 2019 competition: The Sixties! A groovy 10 challenges in: speech, interview, math, science, ss, eco, art, music, literature and essay
More GT learners in action! Academic Octathlon fundraising at carnival competing at regionals
Important links (& Links) Klein Advanced Academics Services Research Pathways Home AP Capstone Program https://www.ibo.org https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/ http://www.lonestar.edu/dualcredit.htm TEA chapter 89
Thank you for coming! Would you give us some feedback? http://bit.ly/KOGTpar
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