curriculum night
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The Talented and Gifted ProgramCogburn Woods Elementary
Introducing Dr. Henry!
• Taught TAG for 10 years in Fulton County
• Bachelor’s: University of Miami• Master’s: George Washington University• Doctorate: University of Houston
• Has 2 kids – Clay and Kate
According to the State of Georgia:
• State Board Rule 160-4-2.38 states: “The Georgia State Board of Education defines a gifted student as one who demonstrates a high degree of intellectual and/or creative ability(ies), exhibits an exceptionally high degree of motivation, and/or excels in specific academic fields who needs special instruction and/or special services to achieve at levels
commensurate with his or her abilities.” This ruling established using MultipleCriteria for qualifying for gifted programs.
TAG DAY:• Students receive services one day per week
in a resource, “pull-out” model.
• Specials are with homeroom on TAG Day.
• Curricula is interdisciplinary, but grounded in social studies and science. Three theme based units per year are taught. Curricula is linked to Georgia Performance Standards.
TAG Lunch SchedulesLunch is at a different times on TAG Day for your child.
Dr. Henry Ms. Rolader
1st Grade 11:25 – 11:55 2nd Grade 11:25 – 11:55
4th Grade 11:25 – 12:55 4th Grade 11:25 – 11:55
3rd Grade WITH HOMEROOM
3rd Grade WITH HOMEROOM
5th Grade 11:25 – 11:55 5th Grade 11:25 – 11:55
5th Grade 11:25 – 11:55 Collaboration Day
General Education Classes
While students participate in TAG, daily assignments in general education classes are eliminated with the exception of homework. All tests missed must be made up with the time decided between teacher and student.
• New information may be introduced in the General Education class when students are attending TAG: the philosophy being that class doesn’t “stop” when students attend other classes. TAG students should be capable of missing one day’s instruction (with homework) and not fall so far behind that they can’t catch up. If this happens, the classroom teacher, TAG teacher, student involved, and his/her parents will need to conference.
What do we work on in TAG?
• Develop advanced research methods and independent learning.
• Generate new ideas and products by providing opportunities for creative thinking and creative problem solving.
• Advance higher order and critical thinking skills.
• Advance communication skills that incorporate new techniques, materials, and formats in the development of products and ideas that will be shared with real audiences.
Our Philosophy
• Independent Learning• Products Original to the Learner• Attitudes for positive self-concept and
respect for others.• Awareness of one’s potential in society.
Teaching Strategies
• Investigative Techniques• Information Gathering• Technology- Inspired Classroom• Problem Solving• Imagination Development• Communication Skills• Group Skills
CWES TAG Curriculum Map
Higher Order Thinking
Creative Problem Solving
Advanced Research
Grade 1 Ocean Discovery
Pilgrims Communities
Grade 2 Ocean Discovery
Pilgrims Communities
Grade 3 Ancient Civilizations
Ends of the Earth
Ancient Civilizations
Grade 4 American Revolution
Future Scientists
Flight
Grade 5 TBD Amusement Park
Museum
TAG
Parent Information: Evaluations/Conferences
• At the conclusion of each unit, report cards are sent home.
• Reporting periods are three times a year.• Annual Review Conferences in the
Spring.
TAG after Elementary School
Middle School• 5th grade teachers, TAG teachers and CST make
recommendations for placement in Science and Social Studies based on grades and ITBS scores from the fall of the 5th grade year.
• Math and Language Arts placement are determined by the general education teachers.
