2016-17
Gifted and Talented
Parent Kick-Off Meeting
October 12, 2016
Introductions
Lynne Studdert-Extended Learning Teacher (ELT)
Donna Fife-Principal
Cassie Pfeifer-Assistant Principal
Diane Sconzo- District GT Coordinator (New)
State Goal for GT Students
Students who participate in services designed for gifted
students will demonstrate skills in self-directed learning,
thinking, research, and communication as evidenced by the
development of innovative products and performance that
reflect individuality and creativity and are advanced in
relation to students of similar age, experience, or
environment.
* Independent Investigation Method (IIM) - NEW
GT Program Delivery
❏ The Humble ISD G/T Program is a 5-day a week program. Students are clustered into
classes with a teacher, who has met the state G/T training requirements.
➢ 30-hour course
➢ Annual 6-hour update
❏ Classroom teachers provide differentiated instruction in the core subjects.
❏ ELT (Ms. Studdert) pulls students weekly for research instruction, independent project,
group activities, etc.
❏ Students participate in G/T Expo, which highlights their completed independent project.
❏ Kindergarten G/T services begin by March 1, 2017.
❏ Middle and High School G/T students receive their services through the delivery of
Communication
❖ Monthly GT Connect
❖ My webpage: http://www.humbleisd.net/Domain/346
❖ Eagles Eye: Weekly EGE newsletter
❖ Humble ISD’s Advanced Academics webpage:
http://humbleisd.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=47462
❖ Remind 101 Text to 81010
➢ 5th Grade- @msstudde
➢ 4th Grade- @3ca2cc
GT Independant Project
Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) – our 2nd year TPSP
Information for Parents Brochure http://www.texaspsp.org
Purpose: TPSP is to capture the high levels of academic performance of
gifted/talented students through independent research.
Program Summary: TPSP is designed to help districts reach the state goal for G/T
students. TPSP offers appropriate rigor and relevance for all students through its
instruction in research skills and opportunities for students to explore in depth their
interest.
Curriculum: TPSP offers two or more interdisciplinary units called tasks (a.k.a. their
projects). Aligned with TEKS, each task has guided instruction and opportunities for
independent research in multiple content areas
2016-17
GT TPSP Projects
Grade
Project
1st
Do Your Part for Art
Students will explore different artists and time periods and then create their own masterpiece.
2nd
Who’s Who: A Study of Biography
Students will chose a famous person to research and discover how they used their gifts and
talents to overcome challenges.
3rd
Building a Business: Toys and Games
Students will research the toy and game industry and then create their own toy and plan for
marketing it.
4th
Innovation Celebration
Students will gain an understanding of the process of innovation and then create their own
unique innovation.
5th
Pursuit of Passion
Students will research a topic of their choice studying its history and incorporating their own
personal interest in the topic.
GT Expo
★ G/T project assignments will be provided/communicated to
students, parents, and content area teachers via email, and on
my website.
★ Students will be responsible to complete their G/T independent
project with the guidance of the ELT (Ms. Studdert), classroom
teacher, and parent.
★ Students will use their school Google accounts to complete some
of their assignments.
★ Final product will be completed at home.
★ G/T students will participate in a G/T Expo in the Spring.
Additional Opportunities
Opportunity
K
1
2
3
4
5
Contact
Science Fair
X
X
X
X
X
X
Melissa Ling
X
X
X
X
Lynne Studdert
Destination
Imagination
x
x
Lynne Studdert
Ecobots
X
X
Mary Ruggles/Jarret
McKeague
Math Olympiads
X
X
Carol Embrey
X
Nikki Jones
Spelling Bee
Science Olympiads
Questions???
Thank you for coming!!