Gifted and Talented Newsletter
Enrichment and Development Opportunities and Programs 6-8
Closing the Achievement Gap with Curriculum Enrichment and Differentiation
Enrichment is often regarded as something extra, a nonessential frill that is not considered during serious discussions about student achievement. Yet, ignoring this critical component of instruction belies the importance of student engagement and motivation to learn and the dynamic quality that occurs when this energy exists in the learning environment. When students’ interests and choices related to their own learning are considered, engagement in learning is enhanced (Reis & Fogarty, 2006; Siegle & McCoach, 2005). To read more from this research visit http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ810785.pdf .
The Integration of Academic Competition Skills
What is Integrated Curriculum?
Integrated Curriculum and Gifted Learners
District Academic Enrichment Opportunities and Competitions
Breakfast of Science Champions
Wednesday, Nov 9, 2016, 09:00 AM
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
District Winter Debate
https://www.rowlandhall.org/uploaded/PDFs/Debate/Benefits_of_Debate_-_Skills.pdf
http://www.capitoldebate.com/2015/04/5-ways-debate-helps-gifted-students-rise-top/
Friday, Dec 9, 2016, 08:15 AM
Capital University, Ruff Learning Center Pleasant Ridge, Bexley, OH, United States
District Middle School Chess Tournament
Thursday, Feb 16, 2017, 08:30 AM
Linmoor Education Center, 2001 Hamilton Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43211
District Math Showcase
Thursday, Feb 23, 2017, 08:30 AM
Columbus Metropolitan Library, South Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH, United States
TEDxYouth@Columbus
Wednesday, Mar 8, 2017, 10:00 AM
Columbus Museum of Art, East Broad Street, Columbus, OH, United States
District Invention Convention
Wednesday, Mar 22, 2017, 08:00 AM
Columbus State Community College, East Spring Street, Columbus, OH, United States
Non-District Academic Enrichment Programs and Opportunities
National Geographic Bee
Geography Awareness Week Newsletter
Scripps Spelling Bee
Power of the Pen
MathCounts
A math program that offers a competition, club and/or math video challenge for students in grades 6-8. The math club and video challenge is free to teachers and students and provides free resources. The local MathCounts Competition will be held at Columbus State Community College in February.
MathCounts Competition Series Registration- https://www.mathcounts.org/programs/competition-series/dates-locations
Math Club- https://www.mathcounts.org/programs/math-club
Math Video Challenge- http://videochallenge.mathcounts.org/
Ohio Center for Law Related Education Programs
Middle School Mock Trial Showcase
Youth for Justice and Project Citizen
Fantastic Fridays
MLK Statewide Oratorical Contest
Statewide Oratorical Contest
The Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission is committed to educating children about Dr. King's legacy of brotherhood among all people. This statewide oratorical contest was adopted in 1999.
The 2017 statewide oratorical contest web site with this year's theme had not been updated when this newsletter was created. The Central Ohio Regional Contest is held at the King Arts Complex in Columbus. The contest has four divisions: primary (grades kindergarten-2); intermediate (grades 3-5); junior (grades 6-8); and senior (grades 9-12).
Central Ohio Better Business Bureau's Laws of Life Essay Contest
The Central Ohio BBB Laws of Life Essay Contest is a competition of the best Laws of Life, or other character-related essays written by middle grade students in the 21 county Central Ohio area. The BBB Center for Character Ethics sponsors the regional contest to recognize the achievements of the exceptional youth who participate in their local school contests, and to encourage schools and communities to engage in this enriching and valuable experience.
Patriot's Pen Essay Writing Contest
Final Thoughts
We encourage teachers of all students to consider either facilitating a school wide academic program and/or integrating enrichment opportunities for their students within the content area he or she teaches. Feel free to contact either of us if you have questions.
Gifted Resource Specialists
Vonda Spencer-Keane
dspencerkeane5757@columbus.k12.oh.us
Email: mballing@columbus.k12.oh.us
Website: http://www.ccsoh.us/GiftedandTalented1.aspx
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Phone: 614-365-6626
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