FAQ

Who is screened for the gifted program in first grade?
How are students accepted for placement  at Old Donation Center?
How will the team rate each applicant for ODC?
Where can I get more information on ODC?
What is the Resource-Cluster Model?
What is the role of the cluster teacher?

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 Who is screened for the gifted program in first grade?
All first grade students at John B. Dey School will be screened on Jan. 12, 
2007.
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 How are students accepted for placement  at Old Donation Center?
Students interested in placement at Old Donation Center must be eligible and 
meet the criteria for gifted identification. These students are then 
referred to the selection committee. A team of approximately 25 people 
representing a variety of backgrounds will serve on the Student Selection 
Committee. The team will review eligible applicants to determine placement 
at ODC. The following components will be used in the decision making process:
1. Student Achievement (report card)
2. Standardized test scores
3. Parent information
4. Teacher recommendation
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 How will the team rate each applicant for ODC?
The team will use a numerical rating scale to complete a holistic evaluation 
of the applicants. A scale  of 5-1, with 5 being the highest, will be used. 
After the applications have been rated, those receiving the highest ratings 
will be recommended. A waiting list will be identified in the event  that a 
student who is offered a position chooses not to accept.
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 Where can I get more information on ODC?
To Be Announced
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 What is the Resource-Cluster Model?
It is an arrangement in which a group of identified gifted students is 
assigned to a classroom with a cluster teacher who collaborates with the 
gifted reosurce teacher to provide differentiated instruction. Students are 
assigned to these classrooms according to strict program guidlines.
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 What is the role of the cluster teacher?
Regularly attend staff development activities
Collaborate with the gifted resource teacher
Use a variety of pre-assessment tools
Use a variety of instructional strategies to differentaite curriculum
Collaboratively teach lessons with gifted resource teacher
Fascilitate independent projects based on student's interests
Be knowledgeable about gifted characteristics
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