U+Stars+Plus+Module

U-Star Plus Module[[file:U-STARS PLUS Module 4 Handouts.pdf]]
Teacher Staff Development for TOPS: Teacher's Observation of Potential in Students Tuesday, September 17th at PVES Facilitator: Doris H. Flowers, Gifted Specialist

TOPS: Teachers Systematic Observation of behaviors over time. (Formative Assessment)
 * Three week period of intense observation and documentation.**


 * We want to identify "at potential" students, not "at risk"!**


 * NHCS AIG Identification/Observation Tool


 * Replaces Observable Behaviors**


 * New Module that will be added to AIG Credentials for the 2013-2014 School Year.


 * PVES only school who trained entire staff per Credentials during 2012-2013 School Year. If 3rd-5th grade teachers already received Credentials.....they are exempt from additional TOPS Module.**


 * 2014-2015 AIG Credentials Mandatory for teachers in NHCS. Students will NOT be placed in a classroom with any teacher who has not completed the AIG Credentials Program.**


 * Sarah Gubitz, NHCS AIG Coordinator, to speak with PVES Staff on Wednesday, Sepetember 25th @ 3:00, per Mrs. Higgins-Opgrand's request....."Adding Rigor".