701 S. Highland St.
Arlington, VA 22204
703-228-5820
Fax: 703-486-8971
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Gifted Services

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
 
collaboration
 
"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 

Last Modified on November 12, 2008