tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708538586034027731.post4360578718470280092..comments2023-08-17T02:42:02.381-07:00Comments on Not Just Child's Play: Challenging Young Minds: Advocating for GTUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708538586034027731.post-25766523270483723122011-03-21T16:52:07.958-07:002011-03-21T16:52:07.958-07:00Hello! Kudos to you for fighting to keep those pro...Hello! Kudos to you for fighting to keep those programs. My school is struggling with the same thing. We've lost our GT funding, however, are very committed to still provide a rigorous curriculum for our kiddos.<br /><br />GT in a regular classroom definitely can be done. I did it for several years until we built up our program enough to have separate classes on each grade level. Honestly, it all depends on the teacher. Do they understand what GT means (not just more work, but deeper work)? Do they make time in their day to differentiate for their "high" kids as often as they work with the struggling ones?<br /><br />It definitely can be done-it just takes some extra work on the teacher's part. Good luck at your meeting-I hope they listen!Miss Trayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994698870486768685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708538586034027731.post-46365920177342722622011-03-21T09:42:45.404-07:002011-03-21T09:42:45.404-07:00My daughter is in GT. She is in the 3rd grade now,...My daughter is in GT. She is in the 3rd grade now, but began the program in the 1st grade. Being in this program is why she is even at this school. The rest of the school is mediocre, therefore, I work with her a lot at home. I heard yesterday that the ISD is strongly considering eliminating this program. I have sent out an email to the other GT parents strongly encouraging them to go to the School Board Meeting tonight. If they cut this program, I may end up home schooling. <br /><br />What is your take on teaching GT in the main classroom?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529145027823515031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708538586034027731.post-27518643611982013962011-01-29T01:23:38.887-08:002011-01-29T01:23:38.887-08:00Amen! I've attended several community meetings...Amen! I've attended several community meetings our district has had on the subject and parents, even PTA groups have been so emotional begging for these programs to stay intact. I really hope someone listens.<br /><br />It's great you are supplementing for your son, but sad that you have to. Glad we found you! :)Miss Trayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994698870486768685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708538586034027731.post-6093324163916313022011-01-27T09:01:45.542-08:002011-01-27T09:01:45.542-08:00My son is a first grader in Kansas who desperately...My son is a first grader in Kansas who desperately needs GT type intervention to challenge his mind and keep him engaged in learning. I stumbled onto your blog as I was searching for higher level thinking activities to do with him at home since the school has not been helpful/supportive of this so far. I understand that there are budget cuts and test scores to meet. In my opinion as a parent, No Child Left Behind should apply to our Gifted children as well! If we are not advocating for them and meeting their learning needs on the gifted level, they ARE being left behind. Thank you so much for taking the time to post this blog. I will be reading regularly.dksnyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14112692578053598771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708538586034027731.post-15015800472128649072011-01-18T01:20:55.500-08:002011-01-18T01:20:55.500-08:00Seems to be that cutting gifted funding before any...Seems to be that cutting gifted funding before any others is a world wide penomenon - happens here in good old New Zealand, too. We still have a long way to go with advocacy for our gifted students - maybe a few gifted people in education admin. positions would help - come to think of it, that probably wouldn't work either - they wouldn't be able to cope with the red tape or find peers they can relate to. DARN!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708538586034027731.post-60873932762109129592011-01-17T18:48:57.831-08:002011-01-17T18:48:57.831-08:00Thank you so much for your comments!Thank you so much for your comments!Miss Trayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994698870486768685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708538586034027731.post-37219255286697094842011-01-16T09:10:02.128-08:002011-01-16T09:10:02.128-08:00As a teacher, I can say this is spot on.As a teacher, I can say this is spot on.Peter Lydonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01478982270798898652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708538586034027731.post-36709995978915265442011-01-16T07:50:49.294-08:002011-01-16T07:50:49.294-08:00Bravo! I will polish your soapbox anyday! Haven...Bravo! I will polish your soapbox anyday! Haven't heard so many good points in one post in a long time. It really made me think. I appreciate your perspective.ljconradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11964363919353821659noreply@blogger.com