Above and Beyond

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Above and Beyond
Providing a challenging learning experience for
all our students
Gifted and Talented Education Temecula Middle
School 2006-2007
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THE DISTRICT VISION

• OFFER STIMULATING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
• ASSIST IN DEVELOPMENT SELF-GENERATING PROBLEM
  SOLVING ABILITIES
• FOSTER HEALTHY SELF CONCEPTS
• DEVELOP INTER-PERSONAL SKILLS AND POSITIVE
  LEADERSHIP
• DEVELOP COMMUNICATION SKILLS

AB2313 Services must be planned and organized as
integrated differentiated learning experiences
within the regular school day High ability
students not formally identified must be
addressed as well
The T.V.U.S.D. G.A.T.E. program is integrated
into the regular school day as differentiated
learning experiences based on the core
curriculum.
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IN THE CLASSROOMS
Teachers take core curriculum and look at ways to
get greater depth for our gifted students

• Differentiation is extra challenging, not extra
  work
• Student may not be aware
• Student can not be forced to participate
• Ask your students teacher for specifics

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How to stay informed (TVUSD)

• District Website (RESOURCES)
• http//www.tvusd.k12.ca.us/ESS/GATE/Websites20for
  20GATE20Resources.pdf
• Bright Light (NEWSLETTER)
• http//www.tvusd.k12.ca.us/ESS/BrightLight/index.h
  tml
• Make sure your email is up to date

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How to stay informed (TMS)

• TMS GATE website (click for parents)
• http//tms.tvusd.k12.ca.us/staff/dstlaurent/GATE.
  htm
• Newsletter (sent home with students)
• Email (make sure yours is up to date)
• Parent Advisory Committee

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1ST TEACHER SUPPORT IN CLASSROOMS2ND TRAINING
FOR TEACHERS3RD ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Budget
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Parent Involvement

• Planning and Evaluation of GATE program
• Parent Advisory Committee
• How best to support in-class program
• Networking
• Provide feedback
• Message Board
• GATE Website
• Networking
• Share community events