NAGC 57th Annual Convention & Exhibition
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The Schoolwide Cluster Grouping Model: Embracing Diversity and Expanding Gifted Services During Lean Financial Times
Track
:
Special Populations
Program Code:
1360
Date:
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Time:
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
EST
Room:
C103
PRESENTER
:
Dina Brulles, Director of Gifted Education, Paradise Valley Unified School District
Description
Nationally, schools are experiencing changing populations, shrinking budgets, and increasing accountability, oftentimes diminishing services for our most capable learners. The Schoolwide Cluster Grouping Model (SCGM) represents an inclusive, practical option serving all gifted students and enfranchising the under-served. The SCGM allows for full-time services and facilitates achievement for all, yet requires no significant funding. Gifted students learn together all daywith an appropriately trained teacher increasing the likelihood of being challenged in all subjects. Learn to implement and support the SCGM, group students for maximum achievement potential, prepare cluster teachers to teach in the model, and build staff and parental support.