Ingleside Independent School District

Intent and Purpose

Program/Services

The purpose of the Ingleside I.S.D. Gifted and Talented Advanced Academics Program is to provide a differentiated and enriched academic environment for students with advanced learning abilities. Gifted students participate in the district program from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Ingleside I.S.D. identifies students who exhibit general intellectual ability (Grades K-5), by specific academic subjects (Grades 6-12), and meet their special learning needs.

Students are screened for the Gifted and Talented Program beginning in Kindergarten during the month of January and services are provided beginning March 1st. Students currently enrolled in the district (Grades 1 through 11) are screened in the spring of each school year. Transfer students identified as G/T are monitored to determine placement and testing is provided for students specifically recommended by parents/teachers throughout the year.

Differentiation and enrichment of the curriculum is accomplished by modifying content, process, product and environment; by meeting advanced skills' needs, especially in the area of research, and by nurturing the abstract thinking abilities of these students.

Nomination, Assessment & Placement

Troy C. Mircovich Superintendent

GT Advanced Academics Program Grades K-12 www.inglesideisd.org

Parents, community members, counselors and teachers, as well as students themselves, may nominate potential candidates. Following the nomination process, students are assessed using some of the following assessment instruments: 1. NNAT - nonverbal intelligence 2. SAGES - ability/divergent thinking 3. RENZULLI Rating Scales-learning & motivation 4. PURDUE Rating Scales - Subject Specific: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies 5. COGAT – Reasoning A matrix is developed to determine the placement of each student. Students who qualify then begin receiving services for their specific area of giftedness.

Identified students are provided services within the regular classroom. Students who demonstrate advanced academic potential receive G/T instruction in PreAP and AP classes beginning in Grade 7. Dual credit is offered at the high school level. All instructors who serve G/T students are certified with 30 hour training and receive 6 hour yearly updates. PreAP and AP training for instructors is provided in order to enhance G/T classes. The goal of our G/T Advanced Academics program is to provide a differentiated and enriched academic environment. Instructional methods and materials are designed to develop thinking processes that enhance independent study and personal effectiveness. Questions concerning the G/T Advanced Academics Program can be addressed to: Cynthia Jimenez G/T Advanced Academics Program Coordinator 361-776-1683 [email protected] Dr. Lynne Goeglein-Porter Assistant Superintendent 361-776-7631 ext 245 [email protected] Karen Mircovich - Instructional Programs 361-776-7631 ext 233 [email protected]