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G&T/Enrichment Committee Presentation

June 8, 2015

G&T/Enrichment Committee Members

Administrators

• Karen Jones (CO)
• John Bombardier (CO)
• Pat Janover (RD)
• Kelly Bera (ST)
• Valerie Ulrich (CL)
• Joe Jerabek (LR)
• Mona Tobia (LR)
• Cory Radisch (MAMS)
• Mark Van Horn (MAMS)
• Michele Ruscavage (HS)

Elementary Teachers

• Stephanie Ambrose (ST)
• Adrienne Scheuing (ST)
• Christina Kushwara (ST)
• Joann Hickey (CL)
• Jill Donovan (RD)
• Lori Thomson (RD)
• Paula Murray (RD)
• Sue Serden (LR)
• Amy Mammano (LR)

Secondary Teachers

• Jesse Johnson (MAMS)
• Amy Raiola (MAMS)
• Sean Cronin (MAMS)
• Zachary Gross (HS)
• Maria McDede (HS)

District Coaches

• Raquel Colao (Literacy)
• Lauren Berman (Literacy)
• Mark Irons (Technology)

Research

The research committee has reviewed numerous articles and reports, and has reached out to other school districts to develop a program that will meet the needs of the students in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District. The following slides illustrate the findings of our committee and the recommendations we are making.

Why Should We Identify Exceptional Students? To provide students with learning

• pportunities to meet individual needs

through differentiation, acceleration, rigor, and choice.

What Does Gifted & Talented Mean?

NJ regulations define G&T students as: Those students who possess or demonstrate high levels of ability, in one or more content areas, when compared to their chronological peers in the local district and who require modification of their educational program if they are to achieve in accordance with their capabilities (NJAC 6A: 8-3.1).

Researched Best Practice for G&T/Enrichment

Current MARSD Data for Grades 3 - 8

Data Comparison

Researched Best Practice Current MARSD Data

What Models Exist for G&T and Enrichment?

• Programs are designed in various ways to

meet students’ needs. These include:

○ Self-contained classes ○ Pull-out programs ○ Push-in programs

• In Monmouth County, the large majority of

districts utilize a pull-out model for Enrichment.

Tier 3 Tier 2 Tier 1

PEP

Personal Excellence Program K-5 Full Implementation: 2016-2017

Grouping Methods

• Tier 1: Self-contained (Grades 3-5)
• Tier 2: “Cluster” groupings of Enrichment

level students dispersed into heterogeneous classes.These Enrichment “clusters” receive additional learning opportunities (Grades 2-5)

• Tier 3: Enrichment for all students

Tier 1: Self Contained Grades 3-5

• The highest and most rigorously designed tier which

services the top 1-5% of district students in grades 3-5 ■ 1 self-contained class per grade level district-wide ■ Students must meet all elements of set criteria in BOTH language arts and math ■ Student performance is continuously monitored and assessed throughout the program

Tier 2: Cluster Placement Program

• This model services the academic needs of high achieving students in grades 2-5

who meet the criteria for Tier 2 Cluster Placement ■ This model is implemented in all four elementary schools ■ Students are pre-identified based on criteria and placed in a math and/or language arts cluster groups within heterogeneous classrooms ■ Classroom teachers provide cluster students within-class enrichment

• pportunities to extend their learning and build their critical thinking skills

■ Resource specialists work to support teachers and provide additional

• pportunities for students to go beyond the curriculum

Tier 3: Enrichment Program

• Enrichment opportunities for all students.

■ This model benefits students’ learning by providing time to come together with peers of similar ability or interest to engage in authentic, real-life learning experiences ■ May include before/after school clubs and school-wide programs/assemblies ■ Resource specialist will be a resource for teachers in grades K-5

K-5 Criteria for Gifted & Talented Identification

• Teacher observation rating tool
• District-wide norm referenced test
• DRA-2 (Developmental Reading Assessment)
• Student interview (K-1)
• Norm-Referenced (standardized) screening assessment
• District assessments

Current Offerings

MAMS MRHS

Honors & Accelerated

ELA and Math

Criteria includes multiple measures: Grades, Normed-Referenced Test (NWEA), Work Habits / Study Skills Rubric, DRA2, final exams, QM scores, math benchmarks

Advanced Placement Academies Honors

Criteria include: Grades, Teacher Recommendation, Additional requirements for Academies (Application Essay & OLSAT)

MAMS PRIDE PROGRAM

Personal Responsibility In Delivering Excellence

Five Options to Show PRIDE

1.) Future Problem Solving (FPS) 2.) Scenario Writing (A branch of the FPS) 3.) National History Day (NHD) 4.) Passion Project (Inquiry Based) 5.) Robotics (FIRST)

*These programs can be matriculated up to the high school through existing clubs and activities

What Should You Expect in 2015- 2016?

■ Grades 3-5 will remain in a self-contained homeroom. ■ Tier 2: Cluster Groups - Grade 2 & Gr. 4-5 ■ Tier 3: K-5 Enrichment Opportunities ■ Dedicated Resource Specialist, K-2 ■ Teacher professional development for Tier 2 cluster groups

Next Steps

■ Forming building-level committees ■ Exploring new course offerings/academies for high school ■ Selecting screening tools and finalizing criteria ■ Exploring feasibility of PRIDE program at middle school ■ Explore self-contained 3rd grade in one location for 16-17 school year

Questions?