[Ohiogift] New Tweet Chat Sponsered by The Teacher Division

Wed Nov 5 11:42:26 EST 2014

The Teacher Division of the OAGC is sponsoring a tweetchat that will take 
place  twice a month on Sundays at 9pm. The goal is to get teachers 
connected with each other. You can check out our website that contains a 
ton of information about the chat, and some valuable resources. We ask you 
to check it out and share it. Our website is http://oagctdchat.weebly.com/

You can also join in our chat on twitter by following the hashtag:  
#oagctdchat

Please share and join in our first chat which will be Sunday Nov. 9th at 
9pm EST. The topic will be acceleration. The questions for the chat are 
listed on the website. 

We hope to connect with you.

Jeffrey Shoemaker
Lima City Schools Gifted Intervention Specialist
West Middle School
503 North Cable Road, Lima, OH 45805
Telephone:419-996-3279
Fax:419-996-3151

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Date:   10/30/2014 09:02 AM
Subject:        Re: [Ohiogift] Gifted assessment areas
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Just a reminder/update- 
With all of the conversations about testing, which tests folks use, and 
possibly changing tests/ practices in districts... the OAGC Coordinator 
Division's Coordinator Conference on Dec. 5th is a whole day on the topic 
of testing.  We will have test vendors there to answer questions and share 
updates in their materials throughout the day, we have updates on ACT 
Aspire, SAT/College Board, updates on state testing, ethics of testing and 
considerations when choosing tests for specific populations, the list goes 
on and on, but the entire day is devoted to assessment tools and 
practices. We have 15-16 different presenters, all with unique topics 
about testing.  Many gifted coordinators are asking their Testing 
Coordinators to come with them for the day, as well. 

http://www.oagc.com/files/Dec52014CoordinatorConf_rev_7.2.2014_Proofed.pdf

Kelley Rains
OAGC Coordinator Division Chair
Gifted and Talented Coordinator
South-Western City Schools
614-801-6289
kelley.rains at swcsd.us

On Wed, Oct 29, 2014 at 9:54 AM, Gifted and Talented in Ohio Discussion 
List <ohiogift at lists.osu.edu> wrote:
Susan,

I apologize for sending half a message.  My internet has been crazy.  This 
is what I wanted to say.

Here is what I've done for my districts in the past:

Strasburg-Franklin Local     Otis-Lennon Ability Test, 2nd and 5th grade 
in the Fall
Newcomerstown                 Otis-Lennon Ability Test, 2nd grade in the 
Spring.  We use STAR Enterprise Reading and Math as a
                                         pre-screener.  On any child 
scoring a 95% or better, we ask the parents for permission to assess using 
the 
                                         Stanford
Conotton Valley                  Otis-Lennon Ability Test, 2nd grade in 
the Fall
Lakeland Academy             Otis-Lennon Ability Test, 2nd grade in the 
Fall

In all my districts we also encourage referrals from staff and parents.

I am in the process of meeting with my superintendents to look at changes 
to the tests we give, the grades we test and the time of year that we 
test.  

Marilyn Kramer

On Wed, Oct 29, 2014 at 9:47 AM, Kramer, Marilyn <
marilyn.kramer at ecoesc.org> wrote:
Susan,

Here is what I've done for my districts in the past:

Strasburg-Franklin Local     Otis-Lennon Ability Test, 2nd and 5th grade 
in the Fall
Newcomerstown                 Otis-Lennon Ability Test, 2nd grade in the 
Spring.  We use STAR Enterprise Reading and Math as a
                                         pre-screener.  On any child 
scoring a 95% or better, we ask the parents for permission to assess using 
the 

On Wed, Oct 29, 2014 at 8:49 AM, Gifted and Talented in Ohio Discussion 
List <ohiogift at lists.osu.edu> wrote:
I am interested in hearing when whole-grade screenings are taking place 
in districts. I have been asked by my ESC member districts to do a study 
and make recommendations. It seems like a lot of districts whole-grade 
screen at the end of 2nd or 3rd. With the Gifted inputs points being 
heavily weighted in the K-3 grade band, I'm curious if districts are 
looking to shift to an earlier grade level. If so, what grade and what 
instruments will be used.

Any and all information is welcomed. I will share the any compiled data.

Susan Larson
Gifted Education Services Coordinator
Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center
205 N. 7th St.
Zanesville, OH 43701
740-452-4518, 109
susan.larson at mvesc.org

From: Ohiogift <ohiogift-bounces+susan.larson=mvesc.org at lists.osu.edu> on 
behalf of Gifted and Talented in Ohio Discussion List <
ohiogift at lists.osu.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 8:32 AM

To: 'ohiogift at lists.osu.edu'
Subject: Re: [Ohiogift] Gifted assessment areas

Any word on when those new Operating Standards will be in place?

Carrie Heath
Gifted Intervention Specialist
Millridge Elementary
Mayfield City School District

From: Ohiogift [mailto:ohiogift-bounces+cheath=
mayfieldschools.org at lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Gifted and Talented in 
Ohio Discussion List
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 3:08 PM
To: ohiogift at lists.osu.edu
Subject: Re: [Ohiogift] Gifted assessment areas

It is not a requirement yet; however, when the new operating standards are 
in place there will be requirements for whole grade screening. Some 
districts may be choosing to go ahead now to pull up their gifted input 
scores. 

Ann Sheldon 

This has never been an issue before, but I have a district this year that 
wants to administer achievement screeners at two grade levels instead of 
achievement at one grade level(s) and ability at other grade level(sf).

-----Original Message-----
From: Gifted and Talented in Ohio Discussion List <ohiogift at lists.osu.edu>
To: ohiogift <ohiogift at lists.osu.edu>
Sent: Tue, Oct 28, 2014 2:55 pm
Subject: Re: [Ohiogift] Gifted assessment areas
We give the IOWA and the CogAT to all enrolled 2nd and 4th graders in our 
district.

On Tue, Oct 28, 2014 at 2:34 PM, Gifted and Talented in Ohio Discussion 
List <ohiogift at lists.osu.edu> wrote:
I have a question for anyone who administers/supervises gifted testing:

Are districts required to give a whole-grade ability screener?  This has 
never been an issue before, but I have a district this year that wants to 
administer achievement screeners at two grade levels instead of 
achievement at one grade level(s) and ability at other grade level(sf).

Thanks!

June Allred-Smith
Gifted Coordinator
Ross Pike ESC
475 Western Ave., Suite E
Chillicothe, OH  45601
Phone: 740/702-3120
Fax:  740/702-3123

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