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Talent Development Presentation Jay M. Robinson Middle School Fall 2017
TalentDevelopmentPresentation
Jay M. Robinson Middle SchoolFall 2017
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 Jay M. Robinson Middle School.
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 Learning Environment
Here at Jay M. Robinson we feel that it is important to enrich all of our students based on their academic, social and emotional needs. Teachers and students together establish Classroom NORMS which creates an authentic and productive learning environment. NORMS result in teachers planning engaging and rigorous lessons and students who hold themselves responsible and accountable for their learning. Teachers and students are valued for what they bring to the classroom each day.
Our TD Program
● Focus on quality not quantity ○ Quality of thinking, not more of the same
● High expectations all day, every day● Complex, challenging & real world● Collaborative, integrated, and inclusive
Differentiated Education Plan - 6th Grade
Differentiated Education Plan - 7th Grade
Differentiated Education Plan - 8th Grade
Curriculum
Our Curriculum● Differentiated Instruction
○ Interest/Choice Projects○ Learning Contracts○ Tailored small group
instruction○ Curriculum compacting
● Greater depth of exploration
● Subject integration through conceptual units
● Standard curriculum extensively supplemented with research-based gifted resources & strategies○ William & Mary Language
Arts and Science Units○ Jacob’s Ladder○ Art of Problem Solving○ Vanderbilt ELA Units○ PBL unit explorations
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
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!
ExtracurricularActivities
What Clubs and Activities are available?
● Science Olympiad● Math Counts● Spectrum of the Arts● DUKE Tip● Shakespeare Competition● Odyssey of the Mind● Quiz Bowl● Theater, Dance, Art Showcase● Reflections Competition● National Junior Honor Society
Social and Emotional
Social and Emotional Support
● Bullying Awareness● Organizational Strategies● Digital Citizenship● Class Meetings● Parent University ● Peer Buddies
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.
Questions?
Contact Information
Lindsay Patton - Math [email protected]
Cindy Pusanik - Academic [email protected] Phone: 980-343-6944
