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Gifted Screening Podcast and FAQs

   

The Gifted and Talented Program in the Atlanta Public School System provides differentiated instruction for the intellectually advanced and creatively gifted student.  Gifted services are available for all eligible students in grades kindergarten through grade 12.  
According to Georgia Board Rule 160-4-2-.38, a gifted and talented student is defined as one who demonstrates a high degree of intellectual and/or creative ability(ies), exhibits an exceptionally high degree of motivation, and/or excels in specific academic fields, and who needs special instruction and/or special ancillary services to achieve at levels which commensurate with his or her ability(ies).
   

1. Atlanta Public Schools' Implementation of Georgia Board Rule is the guideline which drives the qualification students must meet in order to be determined eligible for gifted services.

2. The Screening and Referral Frequently Asked Questions (en espanol) answers questions regarding the gifted and talented identification process in Atlanta Public Schools.

3. The Identification and Assessment of Giftedness Frequently Asked Questions will provide information relating to the assessments used in the gifted identification process .

4. The Gifted and Talented Permission to Test form (en espanol) provides parents with the documentation needed to refer and grant permission for a child to be tested for gifted services. 

For more information about the Gifted and Talented Education testing process, please view the video below:

Georgia's Barrier Islands GATE Field Trip

Atlanta Public Schools

Office of Gifted and Talented Education

Kelly Tours has created a trip for us.

Georgia’s Barrier Islands:

Cumberland Island and Jekyll Island

Thursday, October 19, 2017-Friday, October 20, 2017

$289 (trip registration) + $11 (Travel Shirt and Incidentals) = $300

Checks should be made out to Atlanta Public Schools and turned in to the school.

Included Meals: Lunch/Dinner Day 1; Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner on Day 2

Tour Includes:

Transportation via motor coach to and from Atlanta (Campbell Building), 1 night lodging, program activities listed, Kelly Tours Director, snacks and drinks along the way

For more information go to: http//tourstore.kellytours.com

Tour Code 11113

Participant Travel Required Meeting: Tuesday, October 3, 2017 6:00-7:30

Campbell Building

21 Thirkfield Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30315

*Please contact Mrs. Chatham for more information.

BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE!!!!!

If we are one of the 1^st 5 schools to send in our money, each student will only pay $200!!!!!!

Please fill out the following information and send your check made out to Atlanta Public Schools in the amount of $200 to Mrs. Chatham.  Hopefully we will be one of the 5 schools who only have to pay $200.  If you want to sponsor a student we won’t turn your contribution away.  J

Student Name: _______________________________________ Homeroom Teacher: ____________________

Parent Signature: ________________________ Amount Included: _____________ Tee-Shirt size: __________

Please have your money turned in by September 6^th, 2017!

Gifted and Talented Education Screening and Referral 2017-2018 Frequently Asked Questions

Gifted and Talented Education Screening and Referral

2017-2018 Frequently Asked Questions

When does Second Look screening/testing take place?
All students tested in the previous school year are screened as possible Second Look students and will have their data reviewed in August. Students who are referred for additional Second Look testing will be tested in September – October. It is important to note that many alternative assessments used with Second Look students may not feel like a “test” to the student. Parents will be notified of eligibility status by late October.

When does First Look screening/testing take place?
All students are screened through the automatic and classroom screening processes from August – October as outlined above. First look students who are referred for testing will be tested in the December through early February time frame. All parents will be notified of eligibility by early May.

How long is the testing process?
Depending on the grade level of your child and the data which needs to be gathered, gifted testing will consist of approximately one hour sessions each day for one to seven days.

What if my child was identified as gifted in another state?
There is no reciprocity between states for gifted education. However, students with documentation of gifted eligibility in another state are referred for testing in APS for the next testing cycle. Prior to testing, students’ current test scores will be reviewed to determine if any can be utilized in determining Georgia eligibility.

May I provide results from private assessments?
Gifted eligibility will be determined based upon the findings of Atlanta Public Schools approved assessments. Private testing or evaluations will not be accepted to establish eligibility for APS gifted services.

Who do I contact about the gifted program at my school?
Each school in APS has a gifted eligibility chairperson and a gifted contact teacher. If you have any questions regarding the gifted program at a specific school, one of these individuals will be able to assist you.

What are the benefits of the gifted program?
Intellectually gifted and exceptionally creative students have unique learning characteristics, interests, personal needs, and capabilities. Gifted and Talented Education addresses these unique characteristics and needs by providing an opportunity for gifted students to interact with their intellectual peers as they participate in classes which extend and enrich the core curriculum.

If my child is determined eligible, how and when would his or her schedule change?
In elementary school, gifted students receive a minimum of five gifted segments each week from a gifted endorsed teacher. Students are served through a resource model, cluster grouping, collaboration, or advanced content. Once determined eligible, students typically begin to receive gifted services.
In middle school, gifted students receive five segments each week through content courses. The specific courses for a student are determined by past classroom performance, nationally normed achievement test scores, and teacher recommendations. Once determined eligible, students typically will begin gifted services at the change of the semester.
In high school, gifted students receive services through Advanced Placement courses, International Baccalaureate courses, Internships, Directed Study, Seminar, and/or Mentorship. Once determined eligible, students will typically begin gifted services at the change of the semester.

For additional information, contact the Office of Gifted and Talented Education (404) 802-7585.

Semester Homework Assignment

Please contact me to find out the specific dates for your student's class.

TO:  PARENT/GUARDIAN OF GATE STUDENTS IN FIRST AND SECOND GRADES:

RE:  Required outside reading assignment for CHALLENGE AND TALENT     DEVELOPMENT students during fall semester 2016.

The goals of the outside reading assignment are to encourage students to read a variety of books, to develop responsibility, to practice time management skills, and to aid the student in being an active participant in the school’s Accelerated Reading Program.  

GATE student must read at least 10 books and complete one written and orally presented book report this semester. 

The students are to keep a record of the books they read by recording them on the READING LOG FORM.  The Reading Log Form is attached.  The Reading Log may be turned in before the due date but it will not be accepted after the deadline, DECEMBER _________2016.    

The student may choose among the attached list of book report presentation ideas.  I know they will do an excellent job with their report.    

Their written/oral book report presentation is due:

            BOOK REPORT/ PRESENTATION DUE:   September __________, 2016

I need your support to encourage your child to read nightly.  Please help your child keep up with recording the books they read on the provided Reading Log as the books are read.  I need an adult to sign each entry to indicate your supervision.  If a child reads a book for their homeroom teacher it may be included on this Reading Log also.  I know the students can plan their reading time and meet these expectations. 

            REQUIRED READING LOG IS DUE BY DECEMBER _____________2016

The Reading Log may be turned in early but it will not be accepted after the due date.

Please sign and return the slip below to let me know that you are aware of this long-range reading assignment and the required book report this semester.

The Bright Child Vs.The Gifted Learner

Fall Semester Units of Study

FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD GRADERS: This unit introduces students to their role as global citizens through exploration and critical thinking.  Students will learn about changes that happen naturally in the world around them through experiments and observations.  They will also learn about changes that occur in nature as a result of human interaction through literature, technology, and research.  Finally they will create products demonstrating what they have learned.

FOURTH AND FIFTH GRADERS:

Students will explore the life of people who have made a difference in history. From war to peace, they will recreate the battle grounds and maps of famous conflicts, analyze the strategies of war, and understand the motivations to defend a cause or belief.  With this knowledge students will a live board game that demonstrates conflict but has a peaceful resolution.