Genius Hour as TPSP
Lakeside Elementary- curriculum update hour 2014-2015
Why are we using TPSP?
What are my responsibilities for Genius Hour as a TPSP?
- use TPSP as an necessary INTERVENTION
- provide class work time* using research-proven GT instructional teaching strategies
- document intervention in CISD green GTi folders
- K-2 Parent Letter
- 3-5 Parent Letter
*replacement vs. addition
*intervention vs. student choice
Genius Hour for All Learners
Genius Hour for GTi learners
- preassessment THEN Genius Hour/TPSP
- curriculum compacting THEN Genius Hour/TPSP
- Daily 5 AS Genius Hour/TPSP
- Morning Work AS Genius Hour/TPSP
Classroom Management Tools
Genius Hour + TPSP = TEKS
- computer TEKS/NETS (make it!, share it!, find it!, solve it!, protect it!)
- grade level research TEKS
- grade level TEKS