Total School Cluster Grouping

$50.00

Presenter: Marcia Gentry
Core Area: Creativity & Instructional Strategies
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 3

The generic Cluster Groups Model separates gifted students from the rest of the class and pours all the resources into them during a small time block, but gifted educator Marcia Gentry says there’s a better way. Total School Cluster Grouping allows gifted students to receive full-time gifted instruction while also helping average students thrive. Come and learn all about Total School Cluster Groups in this 3-hour course.

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

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Gifted students thrive when they are given individual attention, resources, and encouragement to grow, but why aren’t we doing that for every student? Gifted educator Marcia Gentry says that when you remove a gifted student from their classroom, you are affecting the rest of the students. Instead, she offers Total School Cluster Grouping as the solution to helping both gifted and average students thrive.

In this 3-module course, you’ll learn about the difference that Total School Cluster Groups can make for all of your students. Ms. Gentry says that when all regular classroom teachers are equipped to provide cluster groups, gifted students can receive full-time gifted instruction.

After completing this course, you’ll have a deeper understanding of: 

  • The difference between Generic Cluster Groups and Total School Cluster Groups
  • Why Total School Clustering is important
  • Total School Cluster Grouping definition, features, and goals
  • How to implement Total School Cluster groups in your classroom

Visit the TAGT website to learn more about the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

Presenter Bio

Marcia Gentry directs the Gifted Education Resource Institute at Purdue University where she enjoys working with doctoral students and engaging in research and gifted education professional development. She remains active in the field through service to NAGC and AERA and by writing, reviewing, and presenting research aimed to improve education for children, youth, and teachers. She originated the Total School Cluster Grouping Model and works on issues of underrepresentation and talent development.
 

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26 reviews for Total School Cluster Grouping

  1. Melisa – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –

    The instructor does a fabulous job sharing her passion and gets us excited to want to jump on board. This makes sense!! Why are we not all grouping?!

  2. Gerard – SOUTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –

    Very good information.

  3. Carmen – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –

    This was a very informative course. The discussions about how gifted clusters help all types of students is something that really surprised me. Flexibility and fidelity to Total Cluster School program will give ALL your students success and confidence.

  4. Stephanie – Private Pay (verified owner) –

    Well done

  5. Jennifer – NEWARK CITY (verified owner) –

    This course explained how group clustering works for all types of learners

  6. David – Private Pay (verified owner) –

    The course was pretty good.

  7. Lynsie – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –

    very helpful

  8. Melissa – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –

    Very informative.

  9. Elizabeth – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Great course

  10. Tania – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –

    Good course.

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