Program Goals & Evaluations
GT Program Goals 2023-2024
School districts in Iowa are required to conduct program evaluations based on Chapter 59 and Iowa’s Differentiated Accountability System. The Gifted and Talented Program is part of the improvement cycle process. College Community School District set the following goals based on multiple data resources. These goals will be included in the District Improvement Plan. We will continuously monitor progress and update the program goals annually.
| Goal #1 – Gifted & Talented Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Goal | |
| Goals | Indicators of Progress |
| 1a. GT Specialists will cultivate student ownership through implementation of the Core Four. | 1a. Teacher lesson plans and reflections, examples of student reflection and self-evaluation in student PEPs, artifacts of student work, and/or digital formats |
| 1b. GT Specialists will engage in a process of vertical articulation related to GT math learning experiences. | 1b. Vertical articulation document, GT team agendas |
| Goal # 2 – Gifted and Talented Identification Goal | |
| Goals | Indicators of Progress |
| 2a. GT Specialists will further strengthen our identification and services for underrepresented students. | 2a. PACE data, mentorship testimonials / artifacts |
| Goal #3 – Student Achievement Goal | |
| Goals | Indicators of Progress |
| 3a. We will compile and analyze student growth and performance level data on the ISASP Assessment. | 3a. ISASP assessment data |
| Goal #4 – Professional Development Goal | |
| Goals | Indicators of Progress |
| 4a. Provide professional learning opportunities based upon teacher input survey. | 4a. Teacher input survey, artifacts of learning opportunities. |
| 4b. GT Specialists will provide all staff with monthly GT professional resources throughout the year. | 4b. Monthly newsletter resources |
| Goal #5 – Communication Goal | |
| Goals | Indicators of Progress |
| 5a. GT Specialists will meet with their Building Administrator at least monthly to ensure coordinated supports and services within and across schools. | 5a. Meeting agendas and minutes |
| 5b. GT Specialists will meet with School Counselors, ELL teachers, and Special Education teachers at least quarterly to ensure coordinated supports and services within and across schools. | 5b. Meeting agendas and minutes |