Welcome to the Gifted  Education Classroom at Susie Rayos Marmon Elementary School

Please use the following chart to best understand what Gifted Education can offer your child.


   

Gifted Students may have the Following Characteristics:

Gifted Curricular Strand:
I. Sensitivity & Perceptiveness
Self-Understanding: Self-acceptance. Preferred learning, behavioral management styles. Sense of personal responsibility.

II. Leadership
Interpersonal Skills (i.e. Group Dynamics): Leadership, conflict resoulution (i.e., negotiation, compromise); Cooperation & Teamwork, Presentation of Self.
III. Advanced Conceptualization

Thinking Skills: Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Logic
IV. Creativity

Creativity: Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Abstract Expressiveness
V. Wide Range of Interests

Interest Development: Wide Range of Interests, Career Exploration, Arts Experience, Community/Global Awareness
VI. Communications

Communication: Listening Skills, Oral and Written Skills, Non-verbal Communication Skills, Discussion Skills
VII. Independence


Skills of the Independent Learner: Independent Study Skills, Evaluation Skills, Accessing Community, Mentorship/Internship
VIII. Advanced Knowledge

Achievement: Accessing Appropriate Alternative Educational Opportunities.


Here are a few great links that you and your child
 can check out!







Gifted education is not only about supporting students with curriculum that is enriched and accelerated for their individual strengths; but it is about supporting their social and emotional needs as well.

"When Gifted Kids Don't Have All the Answers: How to Meet Their Social and Emotional Needs" - Jim Delisle, Ph.d., & Judy Galbraith, M.A.

"The Gifted Kids' Survival Guide: for Ages 10 and Under" -
Judy Galbraith, M.A.