The Accelerator for Faculty by Heidi Lupinacci https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator A weekly edition of news, events, and information on Gifted Education for educators in CCSD. Also included, Mrs. Lupinacci's schedule for the week. en-us 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC 2026-02-26 18:00:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/46787706/f6503ee937dbe67c50039bcb9e462bac/CCSD_GT_Teachers_and_Staff.jpg Differentiation learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901605 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901605 Curriculum Compacting learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901606 Curriculum Compacting: A Systematic Procedure for Modifying the Curriculum for Above Average Ability Students

]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901606 Referral Packet for Teachers learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901608 Gifted Education Referral Packet for Teachers. Please make a copy and complete the packet. Please include as much detail as possible. Items left blank may result in the referral being returned to the referring teacher, in order for additional referral information/ data/ evidence can be collected and submitted.]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901608 Academic Challenge Groups Annual Focus Goal learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901609 This year the academic challenge groups will focus on growth and achievement in Math. ]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901609 Cluster Grouping Model learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901610 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901610 Differences Between Bright and Gifted Learners learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901611 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901611 Visual Arts learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901612 The identification process for visual arts talented referred students. ]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901612 Depth and Complexity learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901613 The Dimension of Depth and Complexity Icons.
The Dimension of Depth and Complexity. 
The Icons below are a visual framework that teachers can use with all students to build a deeper understanding of complex content by having them develop their higher order thinking and questioning skills through the use of the  dimensions of depth and complexity. 
Ever thought about why technology changes over time, what the technology trends are, or about the unanswered questions you have about technology, or about ethics in technology? This is just one of a myriad of conversations that can come from a depth and complexity driven lesson.  When we engage in content using different lenses, our thinking and understanding becomes deeper and more complex.   Would you like to know more? Let Mrs. Lupiancci know. ]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901613 Strengths-Based MTSS/RTI Plans learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901614 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901614 Gifted and Talented Programming learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901617 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901617 Gifted Evaluation Timeline learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901618 Please see the attachment for the gifted evaluation process and timeline. ]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901618 Critical Thinking learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901619
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.  Critical and Creative Thinking: The Joy of Learning!]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901619 ICAP for GT learners learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901620  Administrative units may blend the two systems into one at the secondary level. This could potentially save duplication of efforts and time. The requirements of both the ALP and ICAP must be met through the singular portfolio system where data is collected and goals are established and monitored. * Note: Districts may choose to retain separate ALP and ICAP systems for students and parent/guardian, and their teachers. ]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901620 Traits & Profiles of Gifted Learners learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901622 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901622 The Excellence Gap learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901623 Gifted students need rigorous and challenging instruction in order to continue to grow. ]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901623 Specific Academic Aptitude learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901624 The identification process for specific academic aptitude referred students.]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901624 Talent Pool Support & Enrichment Activities learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901626 example letter to parents ]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901626 General Intellectual Ability learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901627 The identification process for general intellectual ability referred students.]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901627 STEM & STEAM learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901628 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901628 Design Thinking learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901629 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901629 Project-Based Learning learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901630 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901630 What is an Advanced Learning Plan? learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901632 The Colorado state definition and description of an advanced learning plan.

]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901632 IDENTIFICATION Process learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901636 referral to ID]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901636 HS Discussion Groups learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901638 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901638 After School Enrichment (Elementary) learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901639  ]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901639 Performing Arts / Drama learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901641 The identification process for students referred in the area of performing arts/ drama.]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901641 Music learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901642 The identification process for students referred in the area of music. ]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901642 Creativity learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901643 The identification process for students referred in the creativity/productive thinking area. ]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901643 Leadership learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901644 The identification process for students referred in the area of leadership ]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901644 Genius Hour learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901647 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901647 Leadership Activities & Opportunities learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901650 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901650 Special Events learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901651 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901651 Field Trips learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901652 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901652 Annual ALP Development Process learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901654 The CDE ALP development guidance document.]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901654 Perfectionism learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901656 Teaching for High Potential article from May 2017.]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901656 4 Ways to Support Gifted Children with Anxiety learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901657 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901657 Executive Functioning Skills and Gifted Learners learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901658 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901658 Helping Gifted Students with Stress Management learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901659 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901659 International Baccalaureate: PYP at KM learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901661 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901661 Advocacy for Gifted Students learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901662 Educational Advocacy for Gifted Students]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901662 MS/ HS Course selections learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901663 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901663 Gifted Identification Guidance Handbook learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901665 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901665 Universal Screening learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901666 The Cognitive Abilities Test is given to all Second Graders annually as a screening tool as a first step in potentially identifying gifted learners within the student population,. ]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901666 MS Games Competition learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901668 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901668 Passion Project Support learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901669 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901669 NAGC Pre-K-Grade 12 Gifted Programming Standards learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901670 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901670 NAGC learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901671 National Association for Gifted Children]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901671 CAGT learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901672 Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901672 Scholarships learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901675 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901675 The Autonomous Learner learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901678 The Autonomous Learner Model for Developing Potential by George T. Betts]]> 2019-10-11 22:11:30 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396901678 Acceleration learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396933991 18 Types of Acceleration]]> 2019-10-12 02:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396933991 The 5 Cs learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396934042 2019-10-12 02:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396934042 7 Steps to an ALP learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396934297 2019-10-12 02:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396934297 Common Characteristics of Gifted Individuals learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396938679 2019-10-12 03:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396938679 Traits of Giftedness learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396938722 2019-10-12 03:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396938722 Twice-Exceptional Students learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396938870 2019-10-12 03:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396938870 Psychomotor learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396939453 The identification process for students referred for talent in the psychomotor area. ]]> 2019-10-12 03:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396939453 Best Practices for Identifying Gifted Students learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396942238 2019-10-12 04:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396942238 The Total Talent Portfolio: A Plan for Identifying and Developing Gifts and Talents learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396942386 2019-10-12 04:37:19 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396942386 A Practical System for Identifying Gifted and Talented Students learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396942506 2019-10-12 04:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396942506 The Schoolwide Enrichment Model Executive Summary learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396942556 2019-10-12 04:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396942556 THE SCHOOLWIDE ENRICHMENT MODEL: AFOCUS ON STUDENT STRENGTHS &INTERESTSSally M. Reis & Joseph S. Renzulli learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396942756 2019-10-12 04:44:08 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396942756 Affective Goals Chart with Examples learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396943069 2019-10-12 04:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396943069 19-20 MS/HS ALP Input Document learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396943976 2019-10-12 05:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396943976 Mount Evans BOCES website learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396944064 Mt. Evans BOCES ]]> 2019-10-12 05:08:52 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396944064 Universal Screening for 7th Graders learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396945211 Rationale and Overview of the SAGES-2]]> 2019-10-12 05:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/396945211 October 2019 Gifted Coordinator's Padlet learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/397697868 Check out this padlet made by Platte Cayon's Gifted Coordinator. Tons of great information for upperclassmen. ]]> 2019-10-15 01:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/397697868 DI Padlet of Resources from 8/16/19 CCSD Training learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/397699025 2019-10-15 01:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/397699025 Affective Needs Resource learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/398722396 See something here that looks like what you are looking for to support a GT or any student?  Let Heidi know, she can give you access.]]> 2019-10-16 20:45:54 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/398722396 learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/399327760 2019-10-18 00:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/399327760 The 2e Alphabet learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/400956184 2019-10-22 15:59:19 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/400956184 Brain Rules by John Medina learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/400978883 12 Brain Rules:  a multimedia project. ]]> 2019-10-22 16:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/400978883 learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/400991294 2019-10-22 16:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/400991294 Specific Academic Aptitude learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/402313463 The identification process for specific academic aptitude referred students.]]> 2019-10-24 21:57:04 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/402313463 Talent Pool Support & Enrichment Activities learninglupi https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/402345150 example letter to parents ]]> 2019-10-25 00:02:57 UTC https://padlet.com/learninglupi/CCSDEducator/wish/402345150