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GIFTED EDUCATION SERVICES

Promoting educational excellence for all exceptionally able students.

Gifted Education Program Brochure

Gifted Education Goals

To identify gifted students in Grades K-12 according to state law
To encourage districts to develop a continuum of services for gifted students
To advocate for differentiation, enrichment, and acceleration based upon demonstrated need
To provide ongoing in-service opportunities to educators and administrators
To support the guidance departments of each district in providing for the social and emotional needs of gifted children
To promote enrichment opportunities to meet student needs by connecting community resources and schools
To communicate with administrators, teachers, and parents regarding updates on gifted information and address any questions or concerns as they arise
To support teachers and parents in their effort to guide and nurture gifted children

Philosophy and Beliefs

The Delaware Union ESC promotes the belief that gifted students need a qualitatively differentiated program that takes into consideration individual ability, learning styles, special interest, and higher level thinking skills. Based on this belief, we provide a strong support system for districts in planning and developing service options which promote and celebrate the unique talents and abilities of exceptionally able learners.

Individual students and society benefit when exceptional capabilities are identified and nurtured. Careful attention must be given to the development of individual interests and talents. It is through special interest areas that gifted students might best make contributions to self and society.

Enrichment and Extensions for Curriculum

differentiated curriculum
team planning for units and lessons
learning centers
individualized projects, packets, and plans
competitions and programs
Summer Honors Institute
Martin W. Essex School for the Gifted
Midwest Talent Search
Destination Imagination
OWjL Camp

News and Information

Competitions and Contests

The following updates are provided for your information, even though the resource or event described is independent of the Ohio Department of Education:

Destination ImagiNation.
Ohio Model United Nations Project
Thespian Playworks
Kids Are Authors
Johns Hopkins University - Links to Competitions
Math League
OCTM High School Math Contest

Websites for Gifted

ACT has a Web site for students taking the college admissions exam. www.actstudent.org

SAT Registration booklets have been distributed to the guidance departments of local high schools.

SAT - Test dates, deadlines and online registration along with detailed information is available at www.collegeboard.com

Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted- SENG has dramatically redesigned the look, feel and content of www.sengifted.org to better serve SENG's mission, making information about affective characteristics of gifted people, social and emotional research in giftedness, and practical strategies for dealing with the unique emotional needs of the gifted more easily available to the public. New features include a recommended reading list, an expanded library of over 40 articles, 2004 conference information, and answers to your Frequently Asked Questions! Stop by and check it out -- we're still working out a few of the bugs, but let us know what you think and what you'd like to see more of, too!

Library Spot -Teachers and students of all ages may use this very extensive reference site. It offers links to all resource materials, how to write a paper, and a free online newsletter, it even offers help on homework.

Harry Potter Scholastic has created a wonderful Web site for the Harry Potter book series. A game entitled Wizard’s Challenge, reference guides, downloadable screensavers, and also a discussion chamber for questions about one of the books.

MathRealm - This site for teacher’s, is recognized by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards. It contains hundreds of award winning online lessons, exploratory activities and learning tools.

Chem4Kids! - This site is for students. It offers games, tutorials, experiments and an extensive library on chemistry subjects.

The Foundation for Critical Thinking This site provides a wealth of resources for teachers at all levels for incorporating critical thinking in their lesson plans. A variety of on-line resources are also available.

The Eisenhower National Clearinghouse Offers curricular resources, professional development materials, and products to improve K-12 mathematics and science teaching and learning.

Teaching Mathematics in Seven Countries is a report which revealed that U.S. teachers spend more time reviewing and practicing content than introducing new content. In Japan, teachers spend 60% of their time introducing new content. The videotapes of 638 lessons in the 8th grade math are summarized in a report which is available at http://nces.ed.gov/timss

The Wachovia Foundation provides funding to programs that improve academic standards, student achievement, teacher quality, and availability of educational resources, including mentoring/tutoring, after-school enrichment, merit-based scholarships with a focus on diversity, and teacher preparation and training. There are no deadlines.

Grants and Awards

J.C. Penney Co. curriculum-based after-school care programs. http://www.jcpenney.net/company/commrel/guidelin.htm

The Southwestern Bell Foundation (SBF) supports programs that effectively integrate technology into instruction and administration in K-12 and higher education and initiatives that develop and deliver technology curricula, particularly underserved communities. The sponsor also considers projects that integrate technology into the arts experience. Grants range from $1,000 to $25,000. Applications are reviewed quarterly. http://www.sbc.com

Blackwell Medical Scholarship Program provides a full tuition scholarship for 4 years to attend Hobart and William Smith Colleges, a computer, a quaranteed seat in medical school at SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine, and a waiver of the requirement to take the Medical College Admission Test. To qualify, applicants must be from a rural background, be from an underrepresented minority, or be the first generation to attend college. They must also have a minimum SAT score of 1250 (or comparable ACT score), a high school grade-point average of 90 or higher (or equivalent on a 4.0 scale), and demonstrate commitment to a career in medicine. http://www.hws.edu/academics/programs/blackwellscholars.asp

International Reading Association presents a number of awards and grants each year to recognize outstanding teachers of reading and literacy at all levels and to support teachers; efforts to enhance their knowledge and teaching skills. http://www.reading.org/association/awards/teachers.html

The National Gardening Association awards 100 Youth Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered outdoor garden programs. Each grant winner receives a $500 gift card from the Home Depot.
http://www.kidsgardening.com