Curriculum Compacting – More Than Just Moving Quickly

Description

• The benefits of using curriculum compaction
• The potential disadvantages of using curriculum compaction
• Identifying students who would benefit from curriculum compaction
• The steps for proper curriculum compaction
• Preparation for formal acceleration, the next step after curriculum compaction

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Presenter Bio

Dr. McDonald began her teaching career as a gifted intervention specialist almost 2 decades ago. She currently serves as the director of curriculum and instruction and coordinator of gifted services for Huron City Schools. Dr. McDonald has been the past chair of the Coordinator’s Division, presenting as numerous OAGC functions over the years. She enjoys presenting at national and international conferences. Julie earned her BS in Secondary Education, MEd in Special Education, and EdD in Leadership Studies with a focus on Gifted Education from Bowling Green State University.  

Tara Toft has 22 years of experience in education, including 7 years in gifted education. She currently serves as the principal of the Regional Center for Advanced Academic Studies and the Coordinator for Advanced Academic Studies in Sandusky City Schools. Tara also serves as the Region 2 Representative for the OAGC Governing Board and as a member of the OAGC Conference Committee. She has presented at district parent events as well as state and national conferences. Tara earned an Associate of Arts from Cuyahoga Community College, a BA in Elementary Education, MA in Curriculum and Instruction, and Administrative License from Bowling Green State University, and endorsement in Gifted Education from Cleveland State University.