Introduction to Curriculum Compacting and Quick Start-Up Strategies

$40.00

Presenter: Heather Clark, OAGC
Core Area: ODE Teacher Competency a, c, f, g; OAGC Differentiation; Curricular Content Knowledge 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4; Assessment 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5; Instructional Planning and Strategies 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 2

Gifted learners often already know much of what is going to be taught during lessons, or can learn the content more quickly than average learners. Join Heather Clark, the Gifted Coordinator for the Licking County ESC for this 2-hour course and learn strategies for determining what students already know and if they are ready to have their learning compacted. Participants will also learn to use tools to organize alternative learning tasks in lieu of compacted content and explore activities and strategies for engaging learners at every level.

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SKU OAGC-628 Categories General PD, Gifted, Heather Clark, Instructional Strategies, OAGC Tags General PD, Gifted, giftedness, GT, Instructional Strategies, OAGC Differentiation, ODE competency a, ODE competency c, ODE competency f, ODE competency g

Description

If you walked into a class ready to learn new material only to find out you already know all the material, what would you do? Would you drop the class and enroll in something more challenging, or ask your teacher for more level-appropriate material? Our gifted learners often run into similar issues but don’t have the ability to drop classes or seek out more appropriate curriculum. Join Heather Clark, the Gifted Coordinator for the Licking County ESC and learn strategies to help you effectively compact and expand your curriculum to help gifted learners grow, no matter how far ahead of grade level standards they are.

In this 2-hour course you will explore:

The basics of curriculum compacting
How to apply key concepts and strategies, including the compactor form, extension activities, and classroom expectations within the classroom
Identifying students who would benefit from curriculum compaction

This course addresses the following standards:
ODE Competencies: a, c, f
NAGC Standards: 3, 4, 5

Click here for a leader’s guide created by the Ohio Association for the Gifted and Talented.

Presenter Bio

Heather Clark has packed a wealth of experience into her 12 years as a professional educator, serving a variety of roles as a teacher and also as a leader through curricular administration. With a masters in STEM education, Heather has worked with and championed for gifted students from the very beginning. She now serves as a Gifted Coordinator for the Licking County Educational Service Center, splitting her time and expertise between two Central Ohio districts. Heather’s experience with urban, suburban, and rural populations make for a well tested knowledge base and a sensitive application of the best educational practices, ones that are both student centered and practical. She lives in Blacklick, Ohio with her supportive husband and two young sons that constantly keep her moving.?

Additional information

Core Area	Assessment 4.1, Assessment 4.2, Assessment 4.3, Assessment 4.4, Assessment 4.5, Curricular Content Knowledge 3.1, Curricular Content Knowledge 3.2, Curricular Content Knowledge 3.3, Curricular Content Knowledge 3.4, Instructional Planning and Strategies 5.1, Instructional Planning and Strategies 5.2, Instructional Planning and Strategies 5.3, Instructional Planning and Strategies 5.4, Instructional Planning and Strategies 5.5, OAGC Differentiation, ODE Teacher Competency a, ODE Teacher Competency c, ODE Teacher Competency f, ODE Teacher Competency g
Hours	2 Hours
Organization	OAGC
Grade Level	Elementary, Secondary
Presenter	Heather Clark
Course Content	Gifted, General PD, Instructional Strategies

44 reviews for Introduction to Curriculum Compacting and Quick Start-Up Strategies

Rated 3 out of 5

Stefanie – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) – August 7, 2022

I wish it was more directed towards specific grades/subjects.
Rated 5 out of 5

rosalinda – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – August 8, 2022

informative
Rated 5 out of 5

Armandina – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – August 15, 2022

It was very helpful.
Rated 5 out of 5

Tanya – Centerburg Local (verified owner) – August 20, 2022

tangible examples
Rated 5 out of 5

Eloy – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) – August 24, 2022

It was very interesting and much needed information.
Rated 5 out of 5

Hilda E. – UNITED ISD (verified owner) – September 5, 2022

Interesting course
Rated 4 out of 5

Juan – YSLETA ISD (verified owner) – October 14, 2022

It was difficult for me to understand the content, I was not familiar with Compact Learning
Rated 4 out of 5

Calen – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) – November 15, 2022

Great differentiation tools
Rated 4 out of 5

Martin – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) – January 5, 2023

very informative
Rated 3 out of 5

Kelly – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) – January 10, 2023

I did not really enjoy this one.