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    This document provides information about an upcoming parent workshop for the GATE program at McDonnell Elementary School. It introduces the presenter, Ms. Karen Colvin, and outlines her qualifications and experience in gifted education. The document then explains the process for qualifying for GATE and the different pathways. It provides details about a typical day in GATE class and lists some grade-level plans and activities. Finally, it discusses forms of communication and important paperwork for parents. The summary is in 3 sentences or less as requested.

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    This document provides information about an upcoming parent workshop for the GATE program at McDonnell Elementary School. It introduces the presenter, Ms. Karen Colvin, and outlines her qualifications and experience in gifted education. The document then explains the process for qualifying for GATE and the different pathways. It provides details about a typical day in GATE class and lists some grade-level plans and activities. Finally, it discusses forms of communication and important paperwork for parents. The summary is in 3 sentences or less as requested.

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    GATE Parent

    Workshop
    Ms. Karen Colvin
    McDonnell Elementary School
    Education: BA from Louisiana Tech,
    MA from Alabama A&M, Gifted
    Certification & Educational
    Leadership Certification from

    About
    University of Alabama

    Experience: Teaching since 1989;


    Ms. Colvin Nine years in Gifted

    Personal: Mother of two adult


    children and two dogs; love to travel
    and do art projects.
    How did my child qualify for GATE?

    1. Talent Development classes...collect products and take notes on gifted


    characteristics shown in classroom.
    2. STAR Reading and Math scores
    3. CoGAT, NNAT, WISC-V

    Body of evidence is collected and sent to an eligibility committee at Merts.

    3 Pathways to GATE: Alabama Qualified, Huntsville Qualified, Talent Pool

    Alabama Gifted Standards & Student Outcomes


    Typical Day in GATE

    Depth & Complexity Literature Prompts

    Brain Power Math

    Concept-based Unit

    Innovation Hour- independent projects, centers, makerspace, contests, etc.

    *Each student will need a pocket folder with fasteners and a composition
    notebook for GATE class. Watch for folder to come home each week.
    Grade-level GATE Plans
    3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade

    First semester First semester First semester


    Introduction to Gifted Problem Solving: Economics:
    Inventions Shark Tank
    Second semester
    Cultures: Second semester Second semester
    Fairy Tales & Castles Geography: Self-reliance: Survivor
    Around the World Travel
    Book Clubs

    Tower Challenge

    Advanced Small Groups

    Reading Shakespeare

    Book Buddies

    Postcrossing
    Small Groups

    Khan Academy

    Advanced Math Hour of Code

    & Technology LEGO Robotics Team

    Tech Fair

    Hands-on Equations
    Theater/Ballet

    Field Trips,
    Monte Sano

    Contests, Tech Fair

    Special Poetry Contest

    Programs Art Contest

    Science Fair
    Communication

    Class Dojo
    Monthly Newsletter
    Instagram @ms_ktcolvin
    Signed Paperwork

    Notification of Eligibility Determination & Team


    Decision
    Notice of Proposed Meeting
    AEP

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