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Advanced Programs Overview
Career Technology Education Overview
Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Washington County Public School GATE
Programs challenge students to reach their full potential by nurturing creativity, high-level thinking, risk-taking, and life-long learning.
Every teacher trained
Every child learning something new every day

Background: Maryland Annotated Code for Gifted and Talented Education
“Gifted and talented student" means an elementary or secondary student who is identified by professionally qualified individuals as:

1. Having outstanding talent and performing, or showing the potential for performing, at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared with other students of a similar age, experience, or environment;

“However gifted an individual is at the outset, if his or her talents cannot be developed because of his or her social condition, because of the surrounding circumstances, these talents will be stillborn.”
Simone de Beauvoir

Background: Maryland Annotated Code for Gifted and Talented Education
2. Exhibiting high performance
capability in intellectual, creative, or artistic areas;

Background: Maryland Annotated Code for Gifted and Talented Education
3. Possessing an unusual leadership capacity;

Background: Maryland Annotated Code for Gifted and Talented Education
OR
4. Excelling in specific academic fields.

The General Assembly finds that:
1. A gifted and talented student needs different services beyond those normally provided by the regular school program in order to develop the student's potential.

The General Assembly finds that:
2.
Gifted and talented students are to be found in youth from all cultural groups, across all economic strata, and in all areas of human endeavor.
(Section 8: 201-202)

Continuum of Services for Gifted and Talented Education
Overview
Maryland offers a continuum of services in gifted education; some serving all students, and some considerably fewer.
As program intensity increases, the number of students participating decreases.

Continuum of Services for Gifted and Talented Education
Level 1
Nurture critical and creative thinking and problem solving in all students (all or most).
• Discussion protocols
• Higher-order questioning
• Inquiry-based learning
• Primary Talent Development
• Student-centered mathematics

Continuum of Services for Gifted and Talented Education
Level 2
Provide additional challenge and enrichment as needed (many).
• School-Based GATE, Merit, and Honors
• Elementary Signature Language Program (Spanish).
– Bester, Boonsboro, Greenbrier, Old Forge, Paramount,
Pleasant Valley, Potomac Heights, Sharpsburg, and
Smithsburg
• Challenges and contests.
– Destination Imagination, Geography Bee, National History
Day, Stock Market Game, etc.

Continuum of Services for Gifted and Talented Education
Level 3
Identify and develop demonstrated talent areas (some).
• Academy and CTE Programs
• Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
• ESSENCE
• WCPS Magnet Programs
• WCTHS

Continuum of Services for Gifted and Talented Education
Level 4
Expand expectations for highest achievers (few).
• Full-grade acceleration
• Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth participation

.02 Identification of
Gifted and Talented Students
• Norm-referenced testing for all students in grades 1 and 5
(aptitude)
• Parent/teacher referral
(potential and performance)
• Implementation of Primary Talent
Development for PreK-2
(potential and performance)

.02 Identification of
Gifted and Talented Students
School Level
• GATE Review Team
– Follow GATE Review Team Protocol.
– Use GATE Services Referral Instrument.
– Analyze data and make recommendations for students requiring services PreK-5.

.02 Identification
What is PTD for PreK-2?
• A science-based expert thinking curriculum based on gifted education.
• Exposes students to kinesthetic, STEM experiences that introduce the following behaviors over time:
– Perceptive
– Inquisitive
– Communicative
– Creative
– Resourceful
– Leadership
– Persistence

.02 Identification
What is PTD for PreK-2?
Each lesson incorporates the Essential Strategies that may be reinforced in other subject areas:
1. Analyzing Attributes
2. Questioning
3. Creative Problem Solving
“Successful Intelligence” is the synergy of these intelligences:
• Analytical
• Creative
• Practical

.02 Identification
What is PTD for PreK-2?
• Students responses to tasks are rated on a
REPI scale as the Essential Skills are taught:
• Readiness
• Emergent
• Progressing
• Independent

.03 Programs and Services:
Elementary and Middle GATE
• GATE staff working with grades PreK-5.
• Magnet and Merit (grades 6-8)
• Primary Talent Development
• Parent meetings
– Informational
– Student support
• MEGS Conference October 19th
• www.wcpscollegeandcareer.weebly.com

.03 Programs and Services:
Elementary GATE
• Acceleration/enrichment, shared inquiry,
STEM-based projects, other project-based instruction.
• Provide instruction through flexible grouping.
• Facilitate opportunities for extended inquiry that support core curricular objectives.
• Provide opportunities to participate in co/extra-curricular activities.

.03 Programs and Services:
Middle School GATE
• Merit-level (accelerated and enriched) classes.
• English, math, science, social studies, world languages.
• All fifth-grade students screened using instruments that assess aptitude, performance, and potential .
• Parents may nominate without using GATE
Referral Instrument.

Elementary Magnet Programs
• Boonsboro Elementary Magnet
Program for World Languages and
Global Communication
• Emma K. Doub Elementary
Magnet Program for Integrated
Arts and Technology
• Fountaindale Elementary Magnet
Program for the Arts and
Academic Excellence
• Williamsport Elementary Magnet
Program for Science,Technology,
Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.)

.03 Programs and Services:
Elementary Magnet
• Programs for our most gifted students.
• All first-grade students screened and invited to apply to Magnet Programs.
• Students in grades 2-4 will be recommended by GATE teacher, classroom teacher, or parent referral.
• Openings at Boonsboro, Doub, and
Fountaindale.

.03 Programs and Services:
Elementary Magnet
• Screen first, then apply.
• Multiple indicators of potential are used during application process:
+ Norm-referenced testing
+ Interview with task
+ Reading level
+ Teacher perception instruments
+ State testing
+ Grades

Grades 6, 7, and 8
• Boonsboro Middle School Magnet
Program for World Languages and
Global Communication
• E. Russell Hicks Middle School
Magnet Program for Media
Technology, the Humanities, and
Communication
• Springfield Middle School Magnet
Program for Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.)

.03 Programs and Services:
Middle School Magnet
• Programs for our most advanced students.
• All fifth-grade students screened and invited to apply to Magnet Programs.
• Students in grades 6-7 will be recommended by classroom teacher, Lead Teacher, or parent referral.

.03 Programs and Services:
Middle School Magnet
• Openings at Springfield.
• Use the GATE Referral Instrument.
• Send the completed Referral Instrument to the
Office of Advanced Programs, along with evidence of the indicators.

.03 Programs and Services:
Middle School Magnet
• Screen first, then apply.
• Multiple indicators of potential are used during application process:
+ Norm-referenced testing
+ Interview with task
+ Reading level
+ Teacher perception instruments
+ State testing
+ Grades

“The greatest waste in all the world is living below our potential.”
Harold B. Lee

Advancement Via Individual Determination
• AVID
• Located at ERHMS, NMS, SpMS, WHMS,
NHHS, SHHS, and WHS.
• Student support and college readiness system for students who have the desire and determination to attend a four-year college.

Advancement Via Individual Determination
• First-generation students who are in the academic “middle.”
• Enrolls students in the AVID elective class and advanced-level coursework as per their academic strengths.

 Academies and CTE Programs
 ALL Schools: Advanced
Placement and Honors
Courses
 Barbara Ingram School for the
Arts
 North Hagerstown High
School
 AVID- Advancement Via
Individual Determination
 International Baccalaureate
Programme

 South Hagerstown High
School
 Academic Leadership
Academy
 AVID
 Washington County Technical
High School
 Williamsport High School
 AVID
 S.T.E.M.

“Believing in people before they have proved themselves is the key to motivating people to reach their potential.”
John C. Maxwell

How do I begin to navigate the road to college?
• Speak with the College Prep Teacher, counselor(s), or contact Mrs. Beth Moore.
• Visit www.wcpscollegeandcareer.weebly.com

• Specific course sequences leading to a culminating course
• Concentrated instruction
• Specialized skills gained
• “Value Added” components
 Industry or State certificate programs.
 College credit at a variety of institutions

Three Approaches
• Local school career and technology education completer programs
• School based Career Academies*
• Technical High School specialized
completer programs

 Agriculture o General Agriculture o Horticulture
 Business Education o Finance and Accounting o Business Management o Administrative Services o Marketing
 Drafting and Technical Drawing
 Youth Apprenticeship Carpentry (NCCER I)

 Environmental, Agricultural Science Academy* o Plant o Animal o Natural Resources
 Agriculture o General Agriculture o Horticulture o Natural Resources
 Family and Consumer Science o Child Care
 Business Education o Finance and Accounting o Business Management o Administrative Services

 Business Education o Finance and Accounting o Business Management o Administrative Services
 Drafting and Technical Drawing
 Family and Consumer Sciences o Child Care

 Academy of Teaching Professions *
 Academy of Medical Careers*
 Family and Consumer Science o Child Care o Food and Beverage Management
 Computer Science – not yet a completer, classes currently are electives

 Agriculture o National curriculum
 Plant Production
 Animal Production
 Mechanical Applications o Horticulture
 Business Education o Finance and Accounting o Business Management o Administrative Services
 Computer Science – not yet a completer, classes currently are electives

 Academy of Finance*
 Oracle Academy*
 Academy of Teaching Professions*
 Business Education o Finance and Accounting o Business Management o Administrative Services
 Drafting and Technical Drawing
 Family and consumer Science o Food and Beverage Management

 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics) Academy* o PLTW Pre-Mechanical Engineering o PLTW Pre-Aerospace Engineering o PLTW Pre-environmental Engineering o Engineering and Manufacturing
 Business Education
 Drafting and Technical Drawing
 Family and Consumer Sciences o Child Care

 Academy of Biomedical
Science (PLTW)*
 Academy of Health
Professions*
 Automotive Technology
 Automotive Collision Repair
 Carpentry (NCCER 2)
 CISCO Academy*
 Computer Game
Development & Animation
 Cosmetology
 Criminal Justice
 Culinary Arts
 Digital Communications
 Early Childhood Professions
 Electrical Construction (NCCER
2)
 Environmental Horticulture &
Landscape Design
 Graphic Communications &
Printing
 Multimedia & Graphic Design
 Pre-Civil Engineering and
Architecture Academy – PLTW*

 Fire & Rescue Academy* (Available to students from all schools @ South Hagerstown
HS
 Career Research and Development (Available
@ BHS, EHS, SHHS, WHS)

• Small learning community within the school
• Partnerships with employers and work-based learning
• Integrated academic and occupational curriculum

• Formed in response to a recognized labor market need.
• Has an advisory board comprised of local business and industry leaders.
• All except AoMC are CTE completers.

Pre-Civil Engineering & Architecture at Technical High School
• Introduction to
Engineering Design
• Principles of
Engineering
• Digital Electronics
• Civil Engineering &
Architecture
• Engineering Design
& Development
Senior portfolios are reviewed with members of the advisory board.
-2 year program-

Academy of Manufacturing and Engineering
Technology at Williamsport High School
Engineering pathway:
• Intro. to Engineering Design
• Principles of Engineering
• Digital Electronics
• Computer Integrated
Manufacturing OR
Aerospace Engineering
• Engineering Design &
Development
Manufacturing pathway is also available:
• Introduction to Engineering
Design
• Machine & Metal
Processing
• Drafting II
• Internship
3-4 year program
These pathways are 3 of the
STEM options at WHS.

at South Hagerstown High School
 2-3 year program 
• Principles and
Applications of Finance
• Principles of
Accounting and
Financial Reporting
• Financial Services
• Internship
Course at HCC
Principles of Management OR
Legal Environment of Business
( tuition is reimbursed if student earns a grade of C or better )

Academy of Medical Careers at North Hagerstown High School
• 1 ½ year program • Advanced Anatomy &
Physiology
• Advanced Biomedical
Science
• AP Biology or
Chemistry
• AP or Honors
Psychology
• Pre-Calculus or trigonometry
Participation in one of the following summer activities:
• National Cancer Institute
• Forensic camp
• Central Appalachian Health
Careers Enrichment
Program at WVU or FSU
• National Youth Leadership
Forum in Medicine
• Job shadow

Fire and Rescue Academy
• Firefighting I and II
• Basic Emergency
Technician
• Hazardous
Materials Operation
• Rescue Technician
Trained by instructors from the Maryland Fire &
Rescue Institute
• Half day program for 2 years in the portable classroom at SHHS
• Can earn up to 14 college credits & several industry recognized certifications.

Academy of Teaching Professions at North & South Hagerstown High Schools
• Human Growth &
Development Through
Adolescence
• Teaching as a
Profession
• Foundations of
Curriculum &
Instruction
• Introduction to
Education (HCC dual enrolled course)
• Internship at nearby elementary or middle school
• 2-3 year program
• Students test for the
ParaPro and Praxis I exams.

Environmental Agricultural Science Academy at
Clear Spring High School
3 pathways available
• Animal Science
• Plant Science
• Environmental
Science & Natural
Resources
4 year program
Courses:
• Honors Biology
• Biotechnology
• Foundations of
Environmental
Agricultural Science
• 4 specialized courses in the chosen pathway

Academy of Biomedical Sciences at Technical High School
• Principles of the
Biomedical Sciences
• Human Body Systems
• Medical Intervention
• Biomedical
Innovation
2 year program
Recognized as the Maryland
CTE Program of the Year
2011

Oracle Academy at South Hagerstown High School
• Newest academy—first completers this year.
• Prepares students for successful careers in
Information Technology
(IT), including database administration and database programming.
• Database Design
• Introduction to
Structured Query
Language (SQL)
• Database Programming
With Program
Language(PL)/SQL
• Oracle III: Database
Fundamentals I (an online course that earns college credit).
-2 year program-

• Applications are available at every high school. Deadlines in spring; dates TBD.
• Enrollment is open to all students.
• Students now have access to the transportation hub similar to the Technical
HS program.
• For additional information, contact
Sharon Chirgott, Academy Director
301-766-2956 or chirgsha@wcps.k12.md.us

Questions???

Academic Leadership Academy

 Self-driven
 Good grades
 Not afraid of challenges
 Enjoys school
 Sees the value in working with others
 Seeking to attend a four year college

 A program for highly qualified, highly motivated learners
 Two fronts of learning:
 AP Coursework
 Leadership
Development
“May Her Fame Forever Live”

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 Seven Advanced Placement Classes
 Leadership Development
 Summer
 AP Government
 AP World/AP US History
 Leadership Development Experience/Portfolio

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• The IB Diploma Programme is a college preparatory program designed to create the well-rounded student
• Student study college level material in six content areas
– English
– Foreign Language
– Math
– Science
– History
– Art or Elective

• Three or Four High Level Courses
– IB English
– IB History
– IB Biology
– IB Math HL
– IB Visual Arts
– IB Spanish, IB French or IB German
• IB requires 250 instructional hours for a
Higher Level Course

• Three or Two Standard Level Courses
– IB Spanish SL, IB French or German SL
– IB Math Studies, IB Math SL
– IB Computer Science, IB Psychology, IB Philosophy or IB Visual Arts
• IB requires 150 instructional hours for a
Standard Level Course

• Theory of Knowledge Course
– Center piece of the IB Diploma Programme
– Challenges students to consider
• What is knowledge?
• How do content areas accumulate knowledge?

• Extended Essay
– Independent research project that is no longer than 4,000 words
– Student choice of a topic
– Student choice of a mentor
– Due the first Wednesday after Thanksgiving break of the senior year

• 150 CAS hours
– Creativity - The Arts
• Minimum 50 hours
– Action – Physical Activity (Athletics)
• Minimum 50 hours
– Service – Community Service
• Minimum 50 hours
– CAS coordinator will assist students in completing
CAS hours

• College Acceptance
• College Course Credits
– http://www.ibo.org/country/US/index.cfm
– Click on the down arrow under the title, IB
Diploma Programme university recognition
– Select a university
– Click go
– Recognition policy of the selected university will appear

• Complete Application of Interest
• Provide three current teachers with Teacher
Recommendation Forms
• Arrange Interview Appointment
• Interview with the IB staff
• Receive Recommendation from the IB Staff
• Enroll at North Hagerstown High School during the summer