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Program
Description: The Gifted and
Talented Program at Athens-Chilesburg and Mary
Todd Elementary Schools are set up in two
program levels:
Kindergarten-3rd Grade:
The
Primary Talent Pool, which consists of K-3rd
graders, is a pull-out program in which students
learn creative problem solving and critical
thinking skills. Logic, high-level math
processing skills, and processes in teamwork and
leadership are taught in small groups throughout
the day. Special focus will be given to
Literacy projects, as well. In order for a
student to be in the Primary Talent Pool, he/she
must be
recommended
by the GT Committee.
4th and
5th Grade: The
Quest Program is designed specifically for 4th
and 5th grade students. Students in Quest
have been
formally
identified as Gifted and Talented Students.
This means that they have received special
documentation from the GT Committee and have
parental permission to be in the program.
Students in Quest will work on individual
research projects on various topics throughout
the year. They will also have several
opportunities to create web pages, cite sources
in research, give public presentations, and
learn critical thinking and creative problem
solving strategies.
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Announcements:
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KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED
EDUCATION
29th Annual Conference
February 9 -
10, 2009
Marriott
Griffin Gate Resort,
Lexington, KY
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An Evening for
Parents, Monday, 7:00 -
9:00 pm
We
will once again be
offering a session
designed to provide
parents with information
and ideas to use in
parenting their gifted
children.
PARENTING THE GIFTED
CHILD TOWARD ACHIEVEMENT
presented by
Sylvia Rimm, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Author,
Speaker, Columnist,
Parenting Specialist,
Gifted Children and
Advocate who specializes
in working with capable
children who are not
performing to their
abilities in school
Adultlike vocabulary,
unique thinking, and
intense emotions
establish special
opportunities and some
special risks for gifted
children. Perfectionism,
overempowerment, and
underachievement are
some of the issues that
parents struggle with
while parenting their
gifted children. Join
Dr. Rimm as she presents
"How to's" for guiding
children toward
achievement.
THERE IS NO
CHARGE. Bring a friend!
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PARENT SCHOLARSHIPS
for KAGE Annual
Conference
The following conditions
will apply:
* Lunch will not be
included.
* If the parent/guardian
is not a current KAGE
member, there will be a
$30 additional fee to
become a member.
* The parent/guardian is
not a certified employee
of any educational
system.
A limited number of
reduced fee spaces are
designated for each
federal congressional
district. If a district
does not fill its quota,
then parents from other
areas will fill the
spots. The spaces are
filled on a first come
basis. Applications
should be mailed to the
KAGE office. You will be
notified of acceptance.
Click
here for a copy of
the parent scholarship
form.
A KAGE Conference
2009 registration
brochure is available by
contacting the KAGE
office at 270.745.4301
or emailing
kage@wku.edu.
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Contents of this web site are intended
to be used for the enhancement of instruction only.
Contact Jodi
Dodd with any questions
Last Updated
August 17, 2009
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