Welcome Gifted Peeps!Welcome Gifted Peeps!

GIEP writingGIEP writing

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Parts of a GIEPParts of a GIEP

Student Information Participants in Process

Parent Parent Student* Teacher of gifted Teacher of _______________ Teacher of _______________ Teacher of _______________ School District Representative

(Chairperson)**

Parts of a GIEPParts of a GIEP

I. PRESENT LEVELS OF EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE

A. Ability and assessment test scores: B. Group and individual achievement

measures: C. Grades: D. Progress on goals: E. Instructional levels: F. Aptitudes, interests, specialized skills,

products and evidence of effectiveness in other academic areas:

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II. GOALS AND OUTCOMES: A. Annual GoalB. SHORT-TERM LEARNING

OUTCOMES: (4 parts):Short Term Objectives Objective CriteriaAssessment ProceduresTimelines

II. GOALS AND OUTCOMES continued… C. SPECIALLY DESIGNED INSTRUCTION

TO BE PROVIDED TO THE STUDENT. (Include this information for each annual goal)

SDI Projected Date for Initiation Anticipated Frequency Location Anticipated, Duration

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Parts of a GIEP continued…Parts of a GIEP continued…

D. SUPPORT SERVICES NEEDED TO ASSIST THE GIFTED STUDENT TO BENEFIT FROM GIFTED EDUCATION.

•Support Services•Projected Date for Initiation•Anticipated Frequency•Location Anticipated

Present Levels of Present Levels of Educational PerformanceEducational Performance

In order to write clear and measurable goals you must first establish clear and measurable present levels of educational performance (PLEP).

Present Levels of Present Levels of Educational Performance Educational Performance shouldshould……

1) Be data driven (measurable and observable)

2) Identify strengths and prioritize needs

3) Provide a starting point for development of goals

4) Guide development of other areas of the GIEP

Current assessment information must be the foundation for writing PLEPs! Curriculum based assessment Evaluations Permanent products Teacher/parent/student input Observations Interviews Anecdotal records

PLEP quantify student skill levels in both academic and nonacademic areas Provides “actionable information”

Data DrivenData Driven

Annual Goals &

Short Term Learning Outcomes

Annual Goals Annual Goals

Annual Goals …reflect the present level of

performance and giftedness identifies a focus area for learning

Short-Term OutcomesShort-Term Outcomes

Plan steps for reaching annual goals Provide mechanisms by which progress will

be measured Establish at least one short-term outcome

for each annual goal State outcome Include objective criteria for achievement Indicate assessment procedures and

timelines

Measurable STO FormulaMeasurable STO Formula

Student will be able to…(action/behavior)Objective criteria: criteria/level of

achievementAssessment Procedures: evaluation timelines: how often/when will

action/behavior be assessed?

Objective CriteriaObjective Criteria

Performance criteria should reflect the type of measurement that is meaningful for the skill

Criteria ExamplesCriteria Examples

% of time # out of # of times With % of accuracy With no more than

# of errors Independently

With a grade of “X” or higher

“X” or better on a rubric or rating scale

With “X” out of “X’ points on list

Assessment ProceduresAssessment Procedures

Structured Interviews or Surveys

Observations Teacher Developed

and Standardized Tests

Rating Scales/ Assessment Checklists

Student Generated Artifacts

Behavioral Observations

Portfolio Assessment Curriculum Based

Assessments Anecdotal Records Rubrics

STO TimelinesSTO Timelines

When do you want the student to accomplish this task.

Specially Designed Specially Designed InstructionInstruction

Adapting content, methodology, product or delivery instruction to meet the unique needs of the student: Acceleration and Enrichment Compacting Tiered Assignments Independent Projects and Activities Pull-out programs, small group work and one-

on-one Mentor and Apprentice Programs Distance Learning

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Let’s write some Annual Goals, STO’s and SDI.

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Let’s share! Annual Goals, STO’s and SDI.

Examples of Support Examples of Support Services (provided as Services (provided as

appropriate)appropriate)Career CounselingCounselingTransportationTechnology Education

Questions ?Questions ?

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