[Ohiogift] Innovative Practice

[Heather Cachat]

Karen,

I think this went out by accident to the Ohiogift listserv.  I'm replying
to the listserv to let others know so you don't get a bunch of the same
email.

What a great idea though!


Heather Cachat
Gifted Intervention Specialist
Holt Crossing Intermediate
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On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 12:27 PM, Wiley, Karen <kwiley at kingslocal.net> wrote:

> Effective with the 2015-2016 school year, all students in 5th and 6th
> grades will now have Genius Hour as part of their regular specials
> rotation.  While this is not an exclusively gifted service, it is truly
> innovative to allow time during the school day to offer students a
> supportive environment in which their passions are supported and nurtured.
>
> I am credentialed with my GIS license, and will be the instructor for
> Genius Hour.  I will be the teacher of record, and the class will be grade
> based.  We are currently developing a standards-based course syllabus,
> which will, among other things detail how students' growth will be
> evaluated based on their competencies and project completion.  We look
> forward to the gains students will realize during our upcoming Genius Hour!
> Best,
> Karen Wiley
>
> Karen Wiley, 6th Grade Social Studies
> Columbia Intermediate School
> kwiley at kingslocal.net
> 513.398.8050 x13041
>
> Columbia Intermediate...Be Nice Out There!
>
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