Cee StephensAdvanced Academic Resource Teacher

Cee.Stephens@fcps.edu

FCPS PhilosophyFCPS PhilosophyEach child has a unique profile of

strengths and abilities. FCPS is committed to providing challenging learning experiences for all learners that build on their individual strengths and optimize their abilities.

One size does not fit all. What is best for your child?

AAP Services at Flint HillAAP Services at Flint HillAt Flint Hill

Elementary, we offer ALL four levels of service.

Our goal is to provide services that offer enrichment and appropriate learning opportunities for all of our students.

Level I ServicesOpportunities provided by classroom teacher

or AAP resource teacher throughout the year with all students in K-6

Lessons and activities designed to develop critical and creative thinking skills as well as higher order thinking skills

Critical and Creative Thinking Skills LessonsCounty wide resourceBased on nine strategies to challenge students

to use and apply knowledge in different ways

Level II ServicesDifferentiated instruction in areas of academic

strength Provided by classroom teacher in collaboration with

the AAP resource teacherLiteracy groups, math groups, research projects,

WordMasters (3-6), Continental Math League (CML)classroom centers, interest centers and projects, etc.

Differentiation can occur in the materials and resources used, the process for learning, or the product created

Level III ServicesDirect instruction provided by the AAP

resource teacher or Level IV teacher for students identified by the local school in grades 3-6

Instruction may be collaboratively taught within the classroom and/or provided in pull-out groups

Level IV ServicesFull-time Advanced Academic Program, grades

3-8Provides a challenging curriculum for identified

gifted studentsAdvanced Math is accelerated by one grade

levelReadings and resources are also presented at

advanced levelsEmphasis on affective as well as cognitive

learning with ongoing opportunities for reflection and self-assessment

Local Level IV ServicesFull-time programOne classroom per grade is designated

the Level IV homeroom classTeachers have gifted endorsement or are

currently pursuing itOnly Flint Hill students are eligible for

placementOnly students identified by the county as Level

IV eligible are guaranteed placement in the class

Other placements in the class are made on a year to year basis

Determining ServicesLevels I through III are determined

at the local school level through grade level collaborative teams and a local screening committee

Level IV eligibility is determined through a county level screening process

Eligibility DecisionsFCPS uses a holistic approach to eligibility and placementInformation considered:

Ability test scores: NNAT, CogAT, WISC, Otis Lennon, etc.

Achievement test scores: SOLs, IOWA, Terra Nova, etc.Gifted Behavior Rating Scale (GBRS)Progress ReportsRecord of previous gifted servicesWork SamplesParent Questionnaire , certificates, awards,

recommendations (Level IV screening only)

Testing Timeline 2013-2014CogAT: October 21-23: Second Grade and

select students in grade 3-6NNAT: November 20: First Grade and

select second grade studentsSpring testing (done in February) is only for

FCPS students who have enrolled after fall testing and are referred for Level IV services

Private testing may be done through a licensed psychologist or GMU (703-933-4200)

Screening Process for Level IVGrade 2: Pool Candidates

Screening pool established by FCPS using test scores from the Naglieri Nonverbal Abilities Test (NNAT) administered in first grade and the Cognitive Ability Test (CogAT) administered in second grade

Grades 2-6Parents may submit a Level IV referral for 2nd grade

students not in the pool, and students in grades 3-7

Screening files are prepared by the local school, submitted to the central selection committee, reviewed by an oversight committee, and parents are notified by mail of eligibility decisions.

Screening Process: Step 1Parent Referral deadline:

February 3, 2014

Second grade pool candidates are automatically screened in the spring. No referral is necessary.

Screening Process: Step 2ALL optional material due:

February 3, 2014Outside test resultsStudent work samplesCertificates, awards, letters of

recommendationParent questionnaire

ALL optional material MUST adhere to the size and quantity restrictions.

Screening Process: Step 3The local school screening committee

meets to prepare and submit screening documents and files:Test scoresProgress reportsGifted Behavior Rating Scale (aka

GBRS)Work samples produced in schoolOptional materials provided by parent

Screening Process: Step 4Central selection committee

convenes in March and April.

Screening Process: Step 5Oversight committee meets in April

to review all ineligible decisions.

Screening Process: Step 6Parent notification letters are mailed in MayLevel IV program orientations are held in May

Screening Process: Step 8

Screening Process: Step 7Appeals must be submitted by May 3o,

2014

Appeals decisions are mailed in July, 2014

www.fcps.edu/is/aap

Parent information packetTimeline and due datesTesting informationFAQsLevels of Service

Down the road . . .Middle School Honors Program

Four core subject areasGreater levels of depth and complexityOpen enrollment except Algebra in 7th

gradeMiddle School Level IV Center ProgramHigh School

Advanced PlacementInternational BaccalaureateTJHSST

Intelligence is not how much you know or how fast you learn, but how you behave when you don’t know the answer.

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Please contact me:

Cee StephensAdvanced Academic

Resource Teacher

Cee.Stephens@fcps.edu703-242-6100