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MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:00 PM EDT

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MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Today, we're discussing Acceleration of Gifted Students. #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Also, some common acronyms you will see are Ss for students, Ts for teachers, and GT for gifted. #mogtchat

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WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi! I'm Lezlie~I'm a teacher of 5th & 6th Grade GT Ss & Director for District B of the Gifted Association of Missouri #mogtchat

mburstin1 Oct 20 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Meredith, teacher for @CentralBulldog @PhelpsCenter Scholars program. Membership VP for @GAMgifted. Accomplished couch sitter. #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:06 PM EDT

This chat will be storified and the Storify link will be posted to #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1: coming in 1 minute #mogtchat

MrStooks Oct 20 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Brad, 4-8th T of GT Ss, Tennessee #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q1: What is the difference between acceleration and grade advancement? #mogtchat

WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: Acceleration= studying the reg. curriculum faster. Grade advancement= skipping ahead to the next grade curriculum entirely. #mogtchat

mburstin1 Oct 20 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: Grade advancement might inadvertently cause learning gaps - not just with content, but with relationships & social development #mogtchat

MrStooks Oct 20 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: Acceleration relates to a Ss rate of progress, Advancement is their progress in relation to the standards. #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: coming in 1 minute #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Q2: What are some different ways schools apply acceleration? #mogtchat

WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@MrStooks Nice! #mogtchat

RobynOxford1 Oct 20 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#mogtchat Robyn, Art and G/T Arkansas.

WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@mburstin1 Hey!! Good to see you! #mogtchat

WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2a: Some schools implement acceleration by having early admittance 2 school (K at a younger age) or Ss skip a grade. #mogtchat

WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@MrStooks Awesome!! 4th-8th in Tennessee! Very cool! We should have our classes do a Google Hangout sometime! I'm 5th & 6th #mogtchat

WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2b: Some schools implement acceleration by Ss studying one or more subjects a grade level higher than their designated grade. #mogtchat

jweissman3 Oct 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#mogtchat There can be acceleration in one subject area, or a S can be advanced a full year to the next grade level.

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@MrStooks Glad you joined us! #mogtchat

WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@RobynOxford1 So glad you're here! #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@RobynOxford1 Great to have you in on the chat! #mogtchat

WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2c: Some schools implement acceleration by having Ss complete 3 yrs of middle school in 2 yrs. or 4 yrs. of HS in 3. #mogtchat

mburstin1 Oct 20 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: I was the kid who went to the next grade up for reading. It was partly cool and partly awkward because it was so obvious #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@jweissman3 Welcome to #mogtchat Glad you've joined us!

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q3: Coming in 1 minute #mogtchat

WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2d:Dual enrollment (enrolling in college courses during HS & receiving credit towards HS Graduation) =another acceleration method.#mogtchat

WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@jweissman3 Hi June! Welcome to #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Q3: Why should students be accelerated? #mogtchat

MrStooks Oct 20 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Q3: When their capabilities in the current curriculum are actually so advanced it hinders their progress. #mogtchat

WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: Acceleration allows GT Ss to work at their appropriate academic level & w/ others working at that level. #mogtchat

WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@mburstin1 I think it depends on the child-I skipped a grade & then still went up yet another for reading & math - and LOVED it. #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Q4: coming in 1 minute #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q4: What are some factors to consider when considering acceleration? #mogtchat

jweissman3 Oct 20 @ 9:27 PM EDT

ALL Ss deserve to progress and grow, including the gifted. #mogtchat

WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: In acceleration the Ss should be eager to move forward & bored & unchallenged w/ the current curriculum & school setting #mogtchat

jweissman3 Oct 20 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Even at higher grade levels, acceleration must include higher level crit thinking challenges and opportunities--not just yr ahead. #mogtchat

mburstin1 Oct 20 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4: Acceleration is an intervention like any other. Needs to make sense for Ss academically, socially, emotionally. #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Q5: coming in 1 minute #mogtchat

WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@jweissman3 Absolutely!! #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Q5: How does acceleration impact gifted students? #mogtchat

WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@jweissman3 Yes! #mogtchat

ShannonFuller2 Oct 20 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Sorry. joining last minute. @ShannonFuller2 3-5 g/t teacher in NKC #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@Origamimom We'll look forward to it! (and thanks!) #MOgtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@Englandk_1 Absolutely! #MOgtchat

WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A5: According to the NAGC research shows a positive impact on academic achievement 4 Gt Ss who receive acceleration. #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@RobynOxford1 @Englandk_1 @LearyLaurie @TeacherEck @amandajoyaustin @ShannonFuller2 @Origamimom yes! #MOgtchat

jweissman3 Oct 20 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A5: Acceleration validates Ss' abilities and confidence-and gives them a purpose for being in school beyond filling a chair. #mogtchat

ShannonFuller2 Oct 20 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A5: my daughter is accelerated. won't have it any other way #mogtchat

ShannonFuller2 Oct 20 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A5: Daughter still gets bored but better than if we kept her with age group #mogtchat

WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@ShannonFuller2 Hey Good to See you!! #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Q6: coming in 1 minute #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@ShannonFuller2 Glad to have you! #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Q6: How does acceleration impact the gifted student's social life? #mogtchat

WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@jweissman3 I like that "a purpose for being in school beyond filling a chair" :o) ( . . . and sucking up air - lol) #mogtchat

jweissman3 Oct 20 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A6: Social life may improve: not as likely seen as the "odd" one in the class. Shared interests and abilities. #mogtchat

WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A6: In acceleration if the GT Ss is both socially & academically mature it's smoother 4 them 2 find a social peer group w/older Ss #mogtchat

ShannonFuller2 Oct 20 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A6: daughter still doesn't identify with her accelerated grade peers except in her GATE class #mogtchat

mburstin1 Oct 20 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A6: When Ss are more comfortable/happy/fulfilled in the classroom they will carry that over to their social lives. #mogtchat

ShannonFuller2 Oct 20 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A6: Daughter still makes "surface friends" and is generally liked in class #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q7: coming in 1 minute #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Q7: If a child is accelerated does that handle concerns about their schooling? #MOgtchat

WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@ShannonFuller2 It sounds like it's a good match for her. Good to hear! #mogtchat

WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A7: Acceleration DOESN'T answer everything. Parents should still be vigilant to make sure all of their child's needs are met. #mogtchat

jweissman3 Oct 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A7: Acceleration alone is not the answer-there must be faster paced, higher level critical thinking expectations and challenges. #mogtchat

mburstin1 Oct 20 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A7: Not necessarily; learning isn't just content knowledge. Do they have "soft skills" to be successful in & out of the classroom? #mogtchat

ShannonFuller2 Oct 20 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A7: Ss need to be continually challenged. this needs to be monitored. additional challenges or support may be needed #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:50 PM EDT

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MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q8: What topics/issues in Gifted Education would you like #mogtchat to discuss in conversation? https://t.co/qgi93ccyEx

sethjaegerMPA Oct 20 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A4: social is always the big question but research says, if facilitated correctly, it is not worth stunting academic progress #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Please remember to click the link in Q8 to answer and click submit! #mogtchat

WaltzLezlie Oct 20 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Good to see you @sethjaegerMPA #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Well, it's been a great chat, everyone! Thanks so much for stopping by and thanks for your contributions! #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Be sure to follow those you've connected with tonight to nurture an amazing PLN! #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:59 PM EDT

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MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Join us next week to continue discussing best practices to meet the needs of the GT Ss in the GT Class! #mogtchat

MOgtchat - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Mark your calendar & invite a friend! 10/27 8pm CST #mogtchat