IUSD APAAS Informational Night

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1 IUSD APAAS Informational Night 2017

2 Kara Rydman Coordinator, Gifted and Advanced Learners Alan Schlichting Executive Director, Student Support Services Paul Bokota Board Member, GATE Liaison Victoria Vosbigian Administrative Secretary, Gifted and Advanced Learners

3 1. Program Overview AGENDA 2. Application Process 3. Questions and Answers with the Coordinator 4. School Team Introduction Sessions

4 Advanced Learner Programs Grades 4-6 GATE- Cluster At all IUSD Schools Group of GATE identified students within class Grade level standards APAAS Class At 6 IUSD Schools Class of advanced learners Grade level standards

5 GATE Cluster 6 or more students in mixed ability classroom Differentiated instruction through flexible grouping Students challenged with depth and complexity

6 APAAS Class Full day program option All highly intellectual learners Dive deeper into grade level curriculum

7 APAAS Students Learn with great depth Are perseverant in their interests Enjoy challenges Think critically Appreciate novel learning opportunities Process information in unique ways

8 Student Qualifications Solid Foundation in Reading, Writing and Math Capacity to work independently Comfortable with both clear expectations and open-ended activities Willingness to engage in group discussion Commitment to attend school regularly

9 Deciding to apply??!! 1. Is the program a good fit for your child? 2. Are they happy and challenged in their current school? 3. How will the school transition impact your child? 4. What expectations does the family have in this process?

10 Application Process Discuss as a family Complete application by Feb. 15 Offers made end of May

11 Application Information Eligibility Must reside within IUSD attendance boundaries (Transportation is not provided.) Must submit application by midnight on February 15 (Changes will not be accepted after submission.) Do not need to be GATE identified

12 Application Criteria 3rd Grade Applicants NNAT (Ability Test) Star Reading and Math (Fall and Winter) Creative Writing Sample Divergent Thinking Task Learner Characteristics

13 Application Criteria 4th and 5th Grade Applicants Star Reading and Math (Fall and Winter) Grades (1st and 2nd Trimester) CAASPP Scores (Previous Year) Learner Characteristics

14 Selection and Placement Process 1. Applicants receive a total score based on individual criteria. 2. Each applicant s total score is ranked. 3. Program placement is offered in order of score rank. 4. Applicant s school choice is considered. 5. Students are placed into the program until classes are full.

15 > 500 applications received For 198 openings in 4th grade

16 102 applications received For 2 openings in 5th grade

17 53 applications received For 2 openings in 6th grade

18 Online Application 1. Visit IUSD.org 2. Resources for Parents 3. Gifted and Advanced Learners 4. Elementary Programs Place your screenshot here

19 Elementary School Programs Select APAAS Application Process Place your screenshot here

20 Complete Google Form Enter student ID number from Place your screenshot here

21 School Choices Can select more than 1 for each choice Selecting not able or willing removes this as an option No changes accepted

22 Geographical Boundaries Open to all applicants: Brywood Deerfield Eastshore Westpark

23 Geographical Boundaries Santiago Hills Open to: Beacon Park Brywood Canyon View College Park Cypress Village Deerfield Eastwood Village Greentree Northwood Portola Springs Santiago Hills Stonegate Woodbury

24 Geographical Boundaries Turtle Rock Open to: Alderwood Bonita Canyon Culverdale Eastshore Meadow Park Oak Creek Plaza Vista Springbrook Stone Creek Turtle Rock University Park Vista Verde Westpark

25 THANK YOU. More questions? IUSD.org - Resources for Parents - Gifted & Advanced Learners - Elementary Programs