The Waco ISD Advanced Academics office, over the last academic year, has worked closely with elementary school administrators, teachers, students and parents to address an increasing need for additional support to the Gifted and Talented program at the elementary level. While the State of Texas funds up to 5% of Advanced Academics, Waco ISD has a GT identified population of 9%+ district-wide. To help fill the gap in resources, Advanced Academics has developed a model (highlights are listed below) that will effectively and efficiently serve the GT population at an additional cost to the school district. On Thursday 5/26/16, the Waco ISD Board of Trustees will vote to approve or not approve this plan. The full proposal can be found on page 61 on the Board of Trustees agenda or here: http://www.wacoisd.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=428&p.... Please sign this petition if you support the expansion of GT services in Waco ISD. If you are so inclined, please show your support at the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday May 26th 7PM in the Conference Room at 115 S. 5th Street.
Proposed Service Model Changes for
Elementary Gifted and Talented Services
- One cluster classroom at each grade level (departmentalization is acceptable)
- Students grouped within 2 cognitive steps of one another
- Compacted curriculum which includes a modified scope and sequence, pre- and post-assessments, differentiated lessons, and resource list
- Half day (3 hour) enrichment for groups no larger than 22 students. Groups will consist of students no more than 2 grade levels above or below. Enrichment will include:
- Critical and creative thinking
- Research skills
- UIL support
- Destination Imagination challenges
- History Fair support
- Enrichment opportunities outside of the school day provided by pull out teacher one day a week. Each campus will have one pullout teacher from 3:00-5:00 PM one day a week to provide opportunities to not only identified GT, but also non-gifted students (Destination Imagination, UIL, Leadership club, etc).
Updates
May 26, 2016
I am spending my time today emailing district board members to ensure they have read the full proposal for our GT programs. Post this link on your Facebook page to make sure other parents know exactly what is at stake. Text three friends right now and tell them they need to read the plan on page 61 of the meeting agenda.
May 26, 2016
The momentum behind this petition proves that our community demands better resources for our gifted students. Email your school board representative right now to tell them you expect a positive vote on this proposal.
11 Comments
about time they look at the 9% number. keep up the good work.
The teachers work so hard but they really need the extra backing to help the gifted kids reach their potential.
GIVE OUR KIDS THE CHALLENGE THEY NEED! WISD SHOULD HAVE DONE THIS YEARS AGO.
I am a parent of two kids at Lake Air Montessori and believe this GT proposal would greatly benefit their academic career.
This is a positive step forward to better meet the needs of our advanced academic students.
The Crow family supports this initiative!
WISD will do the right thing for these kids!!!
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The Waco ISD Advanced Academics office, over the last academic year, has worked closely with elementary school administrators, teachers, students and parents to address an increasing need for additional support to the Gifted and Talented program at the elementary level. While the State of Texas funds up to 5% of Advanced Academics, Waco ISD has a GT identified population of 9%+ district-wide. To help fill the gap in resources, Advanced Academics has developed a model (highlights are listed below) that will effectively and efficiently serve the GT population at an additional cost to the school district. On Thursday 5/26/16, the Waco ISD Board of Trustees will vote to approve or not approve this plan. The full proposal can be found on page 61 on the Board of Trustees agenda or here: http://www.wacoisd.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=428&p.... Please sign this petition if you support the expansion of GT services in Waco ISD. If you are so inclined, please show your support at the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday May 26th 7PM in the Conference Room at 115 S. 5th Street.
Proposed Service Model Changes for
Elementary Gifted and Talented Services
- One cluster classroom at each grade level (departmentalization is acceptable)
- Students grouped within 2 cognitive steps of one another
- Compacted curriculum which includes a modified scope and sequence, pre- and post-assessments, differentiated lessons, and resource list
- Half day (3 hour) enrichment for groups no larger than 22 students. Groups will consist of students no more than 2 grade levels above or below. Enrichment will include:
- Critical and creative thinking
- Research skills
- UIL support
- Destination Imagination challenges
- History Fair support
- Enrichment opportunities outside of the school day provided by pull out teacher one day a week. Each campus will have one pullout teacher from 3:00-5:00 PM one day a week to provide opportunities to not only identified GT, but also non-gifted students (Destination Imagination, UIL, Leadership club, etc).
Updates
May 26, 2016
I am spending my time today emailing district board members to ensure they have read the full proposal for our GT programs. Post this link on your Facebook page to make sure other parents know exactly what is at stake. Text three friends right now and tell them they need to read the plan on page 61 of the meeting agenda.
May 26, 2016
The momentum behind this petition proves that our community demands better resources for our gifted students. Email your school board representative right now to tell them you expect a positive vote on this proposal.
11 Comments
my daughter has been bored in class for way too long. really hope this passes on thursday.
about time they look at the 9% number. keep up the good work.
The teachers work so hard but they really need the extra backing to help the gifted kids reach their potential.
GIVE OUR KIDS THE CHALLENGE THEY NEED! WISD SHOULD HAVE DONE THIS YEARS AGO.
I am a parent of two kids at Lake Air Montessori and believe this GT proposal would greatly benefit their academic career.
This is a positive step forward to better meet the needs of our advanced academic students.
The Crow family supports this initiative!
WISD will do the right thing for these kids!!!
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my daughter has been bored in class for way too long. really hope this passes on thursday.