Patrick Henry Gifted Services
Welcome to our Gifted Services webpage. We have included information on many topics.
How can a Resource Teacher for the Gifted Benefit Our School?
SCHOOLWIDE
* Coordinate gifted student identification process
* Provide staff development
* Serve as Education Center/ Gifted Services liaison
* Disseminate information about Gifted conferences/workshops
* Oversee application process for Gifted summer programs
TEACHERS
*Plan/collaborate on unit or lesson development
* Model strategies for differentiating instruction
* Gather Resources to supplement lessons
* Teach whole-class "thinking tools" specific to applicable topics
* Instruct small groups for special projects
* Help coordinate class activities, field trips, speakers
* Provide support for parent contacts/conferences
STUDENTS/PARENTS
* Counsel individuals or groups of students
* Provide guidance regarding summer programs
* Inform about community resources/opportunities
* Communicate with parents about Gifted services
* Advocate for students
* Assist with needs of individual students
"Thinking Tools"
* Creative Problem Solving Process
*Mindmapping
*Plus-Minus-Interesting (PMI)
*Fluency, Flexibility, Originality, Elaboration
*Higher-level Questioning
*Critical Thinking Skills
*S.C.A.M.P.E.R.
*deBono"s Hats
Contact the Resource Teacher:
Rose Avent
703-228-5820
rose_avent@apsva.us
For additional information see
Arlington Public Schools Gifted Services