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Gifted & Talented
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Overview
The Georgetown Independent School District is committed to
providing an appropriate education for all children. It is commitment to this
belief that shapes the components of the Services for Gifted and Talented
Students and guides the district in identifying and serving gifted and talented
students.
The program goal is to provide educational experiences appropriate for
identified K-12 Gifted and Talented students so that each will demonstrate
significantly advanced skills in self-directed learning, thinking, research, and
communication evidenced by innovative products and performances that show depth
and complexity.
For more information about Pickett's program contact Amy Supak
ext. 6532 for grades 4 and 5 or Johnelle Clancy ext.6543 for grade 3.
Program Objectives
The Gifted and Talented program will…
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provide opportunities for students to demonstrate excellence
in mastering the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) which may be
evidenced by attaining TAKS Commended Performance;
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provide extended learning experiences through differentiated
curriculum, independent study, acceleration, and/or Honors/GT and Advanced
Placement courses which have a scope and sequence that emphasize depth and
complexity and lead to the production of exemplary products and
presentations;
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involve students in higher cognitive concepts and processes
as defined by Bloom, Guilford, Krathwohl, Renzulli, Torrance, and other
recognized educational authorities in the field of gifted education;
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provide students opportunities for creative/productive and
critical thinking;
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use a variety of instructional strategies which will
accommodate individual learning styles;
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provide opportunities for students to be involved in guided
as well as independent research;
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emphasize problem-solving and decision-making approaches in
instruction;
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foster inquiry and develop a challenging attitude about
learning;
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develop an understanding of systems of knowledge, themes,
issues, and problems that frame the world which may be accomplished through
the use of thematic inter-disciplinary instructional units; and
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provide access to appropriate learning experiences,
resources, and materials in various academic areas and related learning
experiences in the affective (personal/interpersonal/emotional) domain.
Program History
Georgetown Independent School District founded the EAGLE program
in 1979 as an enhancement to the Title IV-C gifted reading program begun in
1976. The program budget is provided by a combination of state and local
funds.
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For more information about services for gifted and talented
students or enrollment information, contact:
Sharon Hesser
Gifted/Talented Program Director
Georgetown Independent School District
603 Lakeway Drive, Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 943-5000 x. 6870
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