The Gifted and Talented Program at Woodlawn Middle School endorses the adage:
"To whom much is given, much is expected"
GT Facilitator: Ms. Chambers: echambers@bcps.org -- 410-887-1382
From the BCPS Office of Gifted and Talented Education:
".....The Office of Gifted Education provides vision, leadership, expertise and technical assistance for parents, schools and curriculum offices regarding the development, implementation and enhancement of curricular and instructional services that support students who perform or show the potential for performing at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared with others of their age, experience, or environment. It is the commitment of this office that these students have access, support and opportunities that are continuous and systematic and are optimally matched to their potential."
Schedule:
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Sept. 2012---Letters go to parents/families informing them of students who are taking GT classes
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Oct. 2012---Update and review GT student placements and make recommendations
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Oct. - Nov. 2012---8th grade Magnet School Applications process
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Nov. 2012---Begin writing and math sample process for GT student files
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Dec. 2012---6th Parents/families are invited to "meet and greet" the GT program teachers/facilitators in the LMC---Light refreshments served by students.
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Jan. -- March 2013---Continue updating GT student files. Notices go out at the end of the month for GT students with grades below "C".
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April 2013---Accept applications and recommendations for GT student placement.
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May 11, 2013---GT Spring Articulation of incoming 6th grade GT students for Aug. 2013:
--- Hebbville Elementary --
--- Featherbed Elementary Schools ---
--- Woodmoor Elementary School ---
--- Powhattan Elementary School ---
Woodlawn Middle GT Teacher Roster 2012-2013
GT Subject |
6th Grade GT Teacher |
7th Grade GT Teacher |
8th Grade GT Teacher |
Math |
Mr. Williams |
Mr. Zamarron |
Mr. Zamarron |
Language Arts |
Ms. Kirk |
Ms. Bullock |
Mr. Wilson |
Science |
Ms. Weyent |
Ms. Farley |
Mr. Benedetto |
Social Studies |
Mr. Goffigon |
Ms. Goffigon |
Mr. Gierra |
Spanish language teacher is Ms. Becker. Chinese language teacher is Ms. Rigby.
Resources to keep us informed:
1. Characteristics of Teachers of Gifted and Talented Education Programs
2. Best Practices for Implementing the GT Education Program in Middle School
3. Parent Guardian Checklist for GT Behaviors
4. The Gifted Development Center---online
5. How teachers can create tiered instruction.
6. Differentiation Strategies for GT and/or Highly Able Students
Library Media Resources: https://woodlawnmslibrary.pbworks.com/w/page/13039223/FrontPage
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