HOW DO WE IDENTIFY GIFTED LEARNERS?

 

A gifted and talented student is identified, using multiple measures, as having outstanding talent and performing, or showing the potential for performing, at remarkably high levels of accomplishment¹ in intellectual, creative, artistic, leadership capacity, or in a specific academic field when compared with other students and who needs services and activities not ordinarily provided by the school to fully develop those capabilities.

 

BIA GAL STEM club introduces gifted and advanced learner students to the world of engineering and computer science

 

The identification process uses multiple indicators of potential, aptitude, and achievement.”. The Four Formal Identification Components are Mental Ability, Achievement/Aptitude, Motivation and Creativity. Specific tests help to assess these components. The Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT) is a nonverbal test of general ability given to students ages 5 to 17. Teachers and parents can also recommend students who have not yet been formally identified to the BCPS Office of Gifted and Advanced Learning.

 

Baltimore City Public Schools provide all gifted students, including twice exceptional populations, with advanced content, curricula, and activities not ordinarily found in the classroom, to fully develop their true potential.

 

At Baltimore International Academy teachers are committed to ongoing professional development and best practices for teaching Gifted and Advanced Learners. To better support gifted and advanced learners BIA has applied for the Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education (EGATE) recognition.

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BIA Gal STEM Club

 

BIA GAL STEM club introduces gifted and advanced learner students to the world of engineering and computer science through fun and exciting activities.

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BIA GAL STEM started the week of November 6, 2017. This club will introduce our gifted and advanced learners to the world of engineering and computer science through fun and exciting activities. The club will meet in the computer lab every Friday from 3:15 to 4:30PM. The GAL STEM Club is an Honors program. We are so fortunate to have two wonderful teachers as instructors for this club, Mme Tchapda and Ms. Willey.

 

A special thank you to Mr. Arif Abdul Kareem, the BIA Robotics Program Coordinator for his continued support and guidance. For any information please contact Mr. Arif Abdul-Kareem at ajabkareem@gmail.com