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Our Meeting Goals: Explore how the needs of gifted and high-ability learners are met in Middle School. Experience snapshots of gifted curriculum and resources and how we are integrating them into instruction at Randolph IB. Review the Differentiated Education Plan for 6th-8th graders.

Academic Facilitator Responsibilities  Provides professional development for staff on instructional best practices  Models best teaching practices  Plans with grade level teams to ensure instruction is rigorous for all students  Instructs staff on using curriculum provided by the Advanced Studies Department to address the needs of gifted & high ability students

Our TD Program o Focus on quality not quantity ◦ Quality of thinking, not more of the same o High expectations all day, every day o Complex, challenging & real world o Collaborative, integrated, and inclusive

How do we serve your AIG child at RMS?  Through a Differentiated Education Plan

How is middle school TD different from elementary school TD? Randolph Middle IB Elementary School Cluster Groups “Pull Out” from regular setting  Students are placed in classes according to performance and not by certification.  Instead of using data from a second grade universal screener, we use more recent data to make placement decisions in order to better meet the needs of all students through like-ability grouping Our Goal: to provide appropriately challenging, stimulating experiences throughout the school day.

Differentiated Education Plan

What is differentiation? Changing the educational experience to accommodate the needs of students. By determining the readiness level of a student, teachers can enhance the learning experience. Teachers may differentiate: o The curriculum o The instruction o The product/student work

Strategies for Differentiation • Socratic seminars • Problem based learning • Product assessment with rubrics • Inquiry and higher order questioning • Critical thinking process • Research skills • Reflective assessment • Creative problem solving • Flexible grouping

Curriculum

Our Curriculum Differentiated Instruction Standard curriculum extensively supplemented ◦ Interest/Choice Projects with research-based gifted ◦ Learning Contracts resources & strategies ◦ Tailored small group instruction ◦ William & Mary Language ◦ Curriculum compacting Arts and Science Units Greater depth of ◦ Jacob’s Ladder exploration ◦ Art of Problem Solving ◦ Vanderbilt ELA Units Subject integration ◦ PBL unit explorations through conceptual units

Literacy Resources William & Mary Center for Gifted Education English Language Arts units ◦ High-level and varied texts ◦ Critical Thinking exercises (Literature Web, Paul’s Wheel of Reasoning, Vocabulary Web, Hilda Taba) ◦ Conceptual understanding

Literacy Resources Vanderbilt ELA Lessons for Gifted and Advanced Learners ◦ High-level and varied texts/media ◦ Critical Thinking exercises (rhetorical analysis,differentiated product choices, real-world connections, integration of content) ◦ Conceptual understanding

Literacy Resources Jacob’s Ladder Reading Comprehension Program ◦ High-level and varied texts (nonfiction, poetry, fiction) ◦ Leveled-questions for scaffolding as complexity increases ◦ Provides material for rich discussion (Socratic Seminars) and writing

Math Resources Advanced Common Core Math Explorations ◦ Enriches and extends standards ◦ Problem-solving and critical thinking Challenging Units for Gifted Learners - Math ◦ Real-world problem-solving ◦ Engineering, science, technology integration

Math Resources Problem-Based Learning Experiences ◦ Math Road Trip - ratios & proportions ◦ Mathematics in the Marketplace - stock market game Art of Problem Solving ◦ Integration of all math topics ◦ Flexibility with multi-step problem-solving

Math Progression 6 th Grade 7 th Grade 8 th Grade 9 th Grade Honors Math Math 1 Honors Math Honors Math Clustered using various Math 1 Math2 data points Math 1 Math 2 Math 3

Science Resources William & Mary Center for Gifted Education Science Units ◦ Real-world problems ◦ Problem-based learning and inquiry ◦ Hands-on learning and engagement

Social Studies Resources Dr. Gallagher’s PBL Series ◦ Real-world problems ◦ Problem-based learning and inquiry ◦ Highly engaging ◦ Primary sources

Instructional Strategies

What Types of Strategies are Used? • Problem Based Learning • Paideia Seminars/Socratic Seminars • Learning Contracts • Interest/Choice Boards • Integrated Projects • Tiered Lessons • Curriculum Compacting • Independent Studies • Conceptual Learning Units ...and so much more!

Extracurricular Activities

What Special Programs does Randolph offer? http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/randolphMS/Pages/ClubsandOrganizations.aspx Sarah Graboyes - IB Coordinator Courtnie James- Academic Facilitator

Performance Review Performance Reviews are required for all TD certified students in grades 6 - 8. They are completed at the end of each year and sent home with the 4th quarter report card in June.

General Questions? Courtnie James Academic Facilitator 980-343-6700 courtniec.james@cms.k12.nc.us Math Specific Questions? Andrew Bell Assistant Principal andrewr.bell@cms.k12.nc.us