Robin+Gilbert

I'm excited. I have some great opportunities to implement some of these strategies directly and indirectly. Our GT program has been working this year to help teachers differentiate instruction for gifted and advanced learners in the classroom, rather than relying on a pull-out program once a week to meet student needs. One of my grade level teams began to push back to try to get the facilitator to write another 'unit' for students to work on independently. After some brainstorming, the GT facilitator and I created a plan that will use a literacy circle around a novel suggested in our Core Knowledge curriculum. Combinig this with one of the Big 10 books on adaptations, we have designed a unit that fits with classroom curriculum, ties science with literature and will provide students with the opportunity to participaate in an inquiry learning project. Once a week the facilitator and I will meet with a group of students to work in literacy circles and assist with answering questions. Teachers will tie it all into their classroom instruction and build off of student learning. We will use many of the templates and strategies from the Reading Institute! What adaptations are you willing to make for 'survival' in your daily life?

As an elementary school principal, some of the assignments are difficult to implement fully. I work with some students individually as part of our RTI strategies. One student in particular is my best candidate for these strategies. These were designed with her in mind.