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Qualifying for GATE

Formal identification of gifted students begins at the end of second grade. The identification process begins with nominations from teachers, parents, students' peers and community members, as well as, student self-nominations. Nominations for students in grades 2-6 are accepted throughout the school year. Testing is done in the fall and in the spring.

A referral packet is sent home with the student being referred. Once the paperwork is complete, the student will be tested. Several testing instruments are used to determine a student's qualification for the program. The building level review team will analyze the data to determine placement decisions.

Once it is determined that a student qualifies for the GATE program, they will begin attending GATE the following semester.

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 GATE TEACHERS

Susan Etzkorn   
setzkorn@fortsmithschools.org
Elementary GATE Coordinator
*Fairview
Orr
Pike

Ruth Brewer   
rbrewer@fortsmithschools.org
*Woods
Ballman
Cavanaugh
Morrison

Lorie Horn   
lhorn@fortsmithschools.org
*Euper Lane
Barling
Carnall
Sunnymede

Tammy Irons  
tirons@fortsmithschools.org
*Cook
Beard
Bonneville
Tilles

Rhonda Moore   
rmoore@fortsmithschools.org
*Sutton
Howard
Spradling
Trusty



Supervisor of GATE Program

Mary Bellah
mbellah@fortsmithschools.org

Supervisor of Special Programs
Parker Center

Office: 479-784-8182 ext. 3514

What is GATE?

The Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Program provides enrichment and advanced learning opportunities in an ongoing process through which we develop the emerging strengths of each identified student in intellect, motivation, creativity, and leadership.  By offering differentiated learning opportunities, we provide a rigorous academic environment to meet the educational needs of our advanced learners.

OBJECTIVES

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BREAKOUT BOXES

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving 2.4.1.1 recognize a problem 2.4.1.2 define the problem 2.4.1.5 identify underlying and sub-problems State Standard W.3-6.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Solve different kinds on non-familiar problems in both conventional and innovative ways.

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1.1.3.1 Create unique products or ideas by combining, organizing, or redesigning 1.1.4.2 Use detail to embellish or enhance objects, concepts or questions Extend vocabulary of the disciplines

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Weekly Objectives

PRESENTING PROJECTS:





5.2.1.1:  The learner will offer and accept constructive feedback.

5.2.1.3:  The learner will deal positively with praise, setbacks, and criticism.
5.3.2.6:  The learner will develop skills necessary for self learning.

5.4.1.4:  The learner will participate in activities that develop effective leadership roles.

5.6.1.2:  The learner will manage time and projects effectively.

5.6.1.5:  The learner will present oneself professionally and with proper etiquette.

5.6.1.6:  The learner will be held accountable for results. 




READER'S THEATER

READER's THEATER


Collaborate withothers:
3.2.1.1 The learner will accept the limitations of group members and adjust accordingly.


Creativity:
1.1.3.5 The learner will reorganize a body of information and make original additions to it.

Communication:
3.1.1.4 The learner will present material to an appropriate audience using oral communication.

3.1.4.1 The learner will identify and demonstrate various skills of listening (such as eye-contact, observation, attentiveness, etc.)

3.1.4.2 The learner will identify and demonstrate effective body language while listening.


I will collaborate with others to present material (Readers’ Theater) and effectively listen to material using oral communication and effective body language.

VIDEOS

VIDEOS


1.1.4.3

The learner will recognize and use detail appropriately to embellish or enhance objects, concepts, or questions.

4.2.1.1

The learner will use various media sources (such as computers, videos, and other electronic devices, etc).

4.3.2.1

The learner will understand and utilize the most appropriate media creation tools, characteristics and conventions. 



*I will recognize and use detail appropriately to embellish a storyboard for the use of a commercial.

*I will use media sources to explore concept of filming.






Coding Time:

4.2.1.1 The learner will use various media sources.

4.2.1.2 The learner will develop data into illustrative form for appropriate media.

 I can use coding techniques.

DUOLINGO

Duolingo:  

3.1.1.4 The learner will present material to an appropriate audience using oral communication.

3.1.7.3 The learner will communicate effectively in a multi-linguasetting.

* I will independently learn a different language.

STEM Challenges

STEM CHALLENGES:

1.1.3.1The learner will create unique products or ideas by combining, rearranging, redesigning, reversing or substituting unusual concepts or materials.

1.1.1.1 The learner will generate many alternatives in problem finding and problem solving.

1.1.1.2 The learner will utilize brainstorming techniques.

1.1.2.1 The learner will utilize new and different approaches to problems.

11.2.5 The learner will apply a principle or concept to different areas.

* I will brainstorm and use problem finding and solving skills to create an unique product.

QUIZ BOWL

Communication & Collaboration

3.1.4.3 Evaluate the benefits of effective listening.

3.1.5.1 Use communication to inform

3..2.1.1 Accept the limitations of group members and adjust accordingly

3.2.3.4 Develop awareness that cooperation and competition are aspects of interpersonal relations

Life & career Skills

5.2.1.3 Deal positively with praise, setbacks and criticism


Listen effectively to decipher meaning, including knowledge, values, attitudes and intentions.

DRAMA CIRCLES

TEAM Building/Drama Circles 

3.2.3.1 The learner will recognize and carry out one’s own role in various groups.

3.2.3.2 The learner will recognize group member’s role in various groups.

3.2.3.3 The learner will assess/reassess obligations in individual and group endeavors to fulfill guidelines established by the learner and/or the teacher/facilitator.

3.2.3.4 The learner will develop awareness that cooperation and competition are aspects of interpersonal relations.

I can be a successful member of a team by carrying out my own role and recognizing the roles of others in my group. I will use interpersonal skills to be part of a successful team.

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