Geneva Area City Schools Gifted & Talented Program Overview
Explore the Geneva Area City Schools Gifted & Talented Program presented by Dave Riley and Denise Hunt. Learn about the identification process, characteristics of gifted students, collaboration between family and school, and available resources. Discover the operating standards for identifying and serving gifted students in Geneva, Ohio, and gain insights into the district's identification and service plan for the 2022/23 academic year.
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Geneva Area City Schools Gifted & Talented Program Parent Meeting November 3, 2022 Presenters: Dave Riley, Geneva Area City Schools, District Gifted Coordinator Denise Hunt, Ashtabula County ESC, Supervisor of Gifted and Talented Programs
Thank you for your input! Austinburg Platt R. Spencer Cork
Overview of the Evening Topics Gifted Identification Process - Geneva Competencies Characteristics of a Gifted Student High Achieving Student vs. Gifted Student Strategies Family + School = Collaborative Effort Resources
Gifted Identification - Geneva Ohio Operating Standards for Identifying & Serving Students Who Are Gifted Requires 2 whole grade screening opportunities/school year Once in the K-2 & and once in the 3-6 grade bands Screenings in the following areas: Superior Cognitive; Creative Thinking; Reading; Mathematics GACS - District Identification & Service Plan (2022/23) Screenings in the following areas: Superior Cognitive; Creative Thinking; Reading; Mathematics; Science; Socials Studies 2 Additional opportunities for assessments to occur - based on referrals from teachers, parents and/or students
GACS - District Identification & Service Plan (2022/23) Overview of Identification Process (including referral & reassessment) Parent Notification Process Assessment Instruments Acceleration Policy Detailed explanation of identification areas Service Settings (Grades 3-12) Documented Plans (WEP & WAP) Resources & Supports for Families
What You Can Expect in School
Gifted services must include instruction that is differentiated from the standard curriculum for that course in depth, breadth, complexity, pace, and/or where content is above-grade level. Operating Standards, Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-15
Teachers provided training to increase ability to: understand the social and emotional needs of students who are gifted and to address the impact of those needs on student learning; differentiate instruction based on a student's readiness, knowledge and skill level, including using accelerated content, complexity, depth, challenge, creativity and abstractness; recognize and respond to characteristics and needs of students from traditionally underrepresented populations who are gifted and create safe and culturally responsive learning environments select, adapt, or create a variety of differentiated curricula that incorporate advanced, conceptually challenging, in- depth, distinctive and complex content; provide an extension or replacement of the general education curricula, use data from a variety of sources to measure and monitor the growth of students who are gifted; modify the learning process through strategies such as curriculum compacting, and select alternative assignments and projects based on individual student needs; select, use, and interpret technically sound formal and informal assessments for the purpose of academic decision making; and participate in the development of the "Written Education Plan."
Characteristics of a Gifted Student
Characteristics of a Gifted Student Intellectual Academic Creative Leadership Artistic
Characteristics of a Gifted Student Intellectual Abstract Thinking High Level of Vocabulary Language Curious and Varied Interests Enthusiasm for New Ideas Ability to Generate Original Ideas and Solutions Sees Unusual Relationships Among Objects Logical Thinking Longer Attention Span Transfers Knowledge to New Situations with Ease Goal Oriented
Characteristics of a Gifted Student Academic & Leadership Leadership Academic Cooperative Learning Skills Self-Confident Exhibits Leadership and Ability to use Independent Thinking Ability to Motivate Others Ability to Express Themselves Confidently Strong Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning Skills Strong Memorization Skills Highly Curious - Needing to Know More In-Depth of Topic
Characteristics of a Gifted Student Creative & Artistic Artistic Creative Thinking Strong Motor Coordination Strong Understanding of Spatial Relationships Physically Active Creativity in Arts, Music, Dance or Theatre Develops Multiple & Unique Ideas or Original Responses to Problems Challenged by Creative Tasks Sense of Humor Enthusiasm to Explore Their Ideas
High Achieving Student vs. Gifted Student
Which set of behaviors fits with gifted children vs. children who are high achieving? ? ? Knows the answers Listens with interest Enjoys school Is pleased with own learning Asks the questions Shows strong feelings and opinions Enjoys learning Is often highly self-critical Does it matter?
Strategies Is an Academically Gifted and/or Superior Cognitive Gifted Student More Likely to Feel Stress than Others? Some experience their own high expectations for achievement - pressure to excel May strive to be first, best, or both If unclear or unrealistic expectations are given by adults, then striving to be the best carries greater stress Pressure to excel, viewing themselves as being different leads to stress.
Strategies for the Self-Critical Student Take a brain break- do something else for awhile. Confront the source of it is causing stress - Self-Advocate--ask for an extension of an assignment; talk with group partner about what is causing the stress Find a good listener Practice effective organization and time management skills-see how it feels. Take time out for enjoyable activities (i.e. - athletics; video games; movies) Stay physically active & healthy diet
Strategies How Can Parents, Teachers and Counselors Reduce Stress on their Gifted Students if they are experiencing it? Show patience Show acceptance and encouragement Be available for guidance and support Help each student develop realistic expectations and self-goals Help student understand and cope with their intellectual, social and emotional needs Encourage flexibility and appropriate behavior
How can you support? Engage! Membership in OAGC Suggestions: Hopes and Dreams Book Clubs w/stimulating discussions Guest Speakers Offer your expertise Volunteering (Book Binding, Sharing Expertise and/or Passion)
Resources for Families Ashtabula County ESC - Gifted Hoagies' Gifted Education Davidson Institute Ohio Association for Gifted Children (OAGC) - Parents National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Ohio Department of Education - Gifted Resources GACS - Gifted Identification & Service Plan
Google Classroom For Parent Group 7q2irwh 7q2irwh Food for Thought: Books, Articles, Opportunities Available.
Presentation: Cited Sources Davidson Institute - Characteristics & Traits of Gifted Children Cognitive & Affective Characteristics of High Ability Children & Youth Recognizing Gifted Students: A Practical Guide for Teachers Helping Gifted Students with Stress Management
Presentation: Cited Sources GACS - District Identification & Service Plan (2022/23) Ohio Operating Standards for Identifying & Serving Students Who Are Gifted
Contact Information Dave Riley Assistant Superintendent david.riley@genevaschools.org Denise Hunt Supervisor of Gifted and Talented Programs (Gifted) Ashtabula County ESC denise.hunt@ashtabulaesc.org
