Dawn A. Moore

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction;

with Michael Perruso, WHRMS Gifted and Talented Teacher.

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GOAL OF

SCHOOLWIDE

ENRICHMENTMODEL2

“The Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) (Renzulli, 1977; Renzulli & Reis,

1985, 1997) is widely implemented as an enrichment program used with

academically gifted and talented students and a magnet theme/enrichment

approach for all schools interested in high-end learning and developing the

strengths and talents of all students.

The major goal of the SEM is the application of gifted education pedagogy to

total school improvement. The SEM provides enriched learning experiences

and higher learning standards for all children through three goals; developing

talents in all children, providing a broad range of advanced-level enrichment

experiences for all students, and providing advanced follow-up opportunities

for young people based on their strengths and interests.

The SEM focuses on enrichment for all students through high levels of

engagement and the use of enjoyable and challenging learning experiences

that are constructed around students’ interests, learning styles, and preferred

modes of expression.”

Source: NEAG School of Education

Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development.

University of CT. 3

An Overview

of SEM Enrichment Types

Type I – Expose students to topics,

issues, hobbies, persons, places

and events not normally covered in

the regular curriculum;

Type II – Planned or systematic

enrichment; developing process

skills; and

Type III – Investigative activities &

artist productions determined by the

student; the student acts as the

practicing professional.

Joseph Renzulli’s

Schoolwide Enrichment

Model (SEM)

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*WHRSD BOE Policies and Regulations

*“Confratute” GT Teacher PD

*Identified GT—38 Students

*Professional Development for Faculty—Nicole Waicunas, Univ. of CT

*Parent Night, Social and Emotional Needs of GT—Nicole Waicunas

*Integration of SEM

*SEM, Type I Example:

“Veterans Day Program”

*SEM, Type II Example:

“Mock Presidential

Election and Voluntary

Reflection Piece”

*SEM, Type III Example:

“Clean Ocean Action

Spring Student Summit”

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* In-Service and Literature on the

GT Program to administrators;

* In-Service to faculty on GT

definition, SEM, identification

process, and their responsibilities;

*Organize an Enrichment Team;

* Begin process of identifying a

talent pool of resources;

* Start a pilot enrichment cluster

second half of school year; and

* Evaluate Year One and present

highlights, along with preparing

a budget for next school year.

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Source: “Objectives for a New SEM Program Years 1 and 2.”

Schoolwide Enrichment Model, Prufrock Press 3rd ed.

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*Excerpt of Letter to Mike Perruso from WHRSD

Superintendent Earl C. Clymer, III

*July 17, 2017

*“…the district received a note from Nicole Waicunas, SEM

Outreach Coordinator, University of CT…

*Nicole raved of your passion for teaching, your

excitement for the WHRSD and Community and your

inspirational words that positively impacted educators

from around the world who were in attendance.”

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“Setting the Stage”

September 21, 2017

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Welcome

to the 2017-2018

WHRMS

Gifted and Talented

Program

“Setting the Stage”Type III SEM

Identified GT GroupSeptember 21, 2017

• Getting to Know Your Classmates

• How You Got Here

• 94 students in GT Group

• SEM Overview

• Roles and Responsibilities

• Examples of Type III

• Year’s Schedule

• Mini-Convocations

• Student Interest Inventory

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*September—November;

*Arts & Graphics—created posters recognizing the Armed Services;

*Band and Chorus—performed as a group or solo;

*Peer Leaders and NJHS--acted as greeters and escorts;

*Student Boy Scouts of America— Color Guard;

*Students in MD class— welcomed and escorted;

*Student readers of poem to mom;

*Student poem reader “Ragged Old Flag” synced to song by Johnny Cash and music video; and

*Student audience competition to Armed Services’ colors, anthems, and taught salute “Ten-hut.”

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❖ WHRMS student

interviewed GT Teacher

and the Computer Club

Teacher supports the

taping of the interview,

interspersing the program

with the interview.

❖ WRNJ Radio Show

Newsline with Joyce Estey12

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Recognition Letter from a

Marine Corps

Commandant, Grandfather

of a MS student

Distinguished Service Award

from the Marine Corps

League Commandant to be

presented at the Salute to

Veterans program November

2018

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Welcoming – Every visitor that I spoke to commented how welcomed they felt entering our

school, especially for those that visited classrooms.

Honorable – Of the 54 veterans, there were three Purple Heart recipients (military

decoration awarded to those wounded or killed while serving), three Bronze Star recipients

(military decoration for heroic service) and 23 that served in a theater of war.

Reflective - We were fortunate to hear our guests look back on their experiences in the

military and learn about how it shaped their lives forever.

Moving – No one can deny how emotionally moved they were to hear the high pitched

sounds of the bagpipes or see our students play their instruments and sing songs, or read a

poem, or fold a flag, or witness the largest salute they’ve ever seen.

Spirited – Over 700 students, staff and guests filled the gymnasium. Everyone seemed to be

engaged. Some were engaged in ways we’ll never know. Therefore, never underestimate the

impact we have on the spirit of the students that cross our paths.

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*Salute to Veterans

*Open Mic

*VFW Patriot’s Pen

Essay Contest

*Pledge of Allegiance

Announcer

*Fun Fact Friday

*Coding opportunities

*Organ Awareness Walk

*Activity Days

*Clean Ocean Action

Spring Student Summit

at Sandy Hook

*Promotion Ceremony

Speech Competition

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* Special presenter: Maggie Devine, WHRHS Librarian and Media Specialist, National Writing Project, Teacher Consultant;

* Goal: Using reflective and reflexive engagement with writing to help GT students better understand themselves and the perspectives of others

* Author’s Chair: celebrating the writing created today!

* Special facilitators: Daryl

Detrick, WHRHS Computer

Science Teachers and CS HS

students;

*Activities: Coding and

computer applications and

programming

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*Portfolio Connections Workshop—Framing the

Portfolio Spring Showcase, February 8, 2018;

*Dress Rehearsal for the Portfolio Spring

Showcase, March 15, 2018;

*Featuring the WHRMS Gifted and Talented

Showcase, Parent and School Community Night

Out, May 3, 2018, 6:30 PM; and

*Forensic Science Convocation (planning stages).

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Portfolio

Proposal

GT Type III

Pursuing a self-selected area assuming the role of the

professional to create a product or develop a solution to a problem, along with the

guidance and support of the GT Teacher

Background of information

about the selected topic;

Statement of the problem;

Objective—specific

description;

Procedure—what final plan

will look like; and

Timeline—responsibilities

and timeline.

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COMING

PORTFOLIO

ATTRACTIONS

SEM Type III

Some Selected

Explorations

Creating prototype for back

pack with weight warning;

Photo gallery with QR codes;

Suggested a support group

need to School Based for

students in similar situation;

“Petting Zoo” for musical

instruments; and

Publishing students’ poems,

short stories, etc.

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*December 13, 2018 Meeting—Discussed the GT

selection process throughout each district; and

*Sponsors events that the Horizons Club

members may participate, Advisor Maggie

Devine

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Honoring more student choices and

selections to demonstrate learning;

Collaborating on developing a unit’s

interest center; and

Presenting at the Penn State Lehigh Valley

Writing Project: “A Hero’s Journey” and

“Organic Writing,” January 27, 2018.

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* Continue to identify and service students who may be GT based on multiple measures;

* Expand the SEM Type II activities by developing mini-convocations and portfolio connection programs;

* Communicate through various modes the SEM activities, events, and information;

*Organize a Type III GT Night

Out;

* Continue to reflect with the

Grade 8 ELA Enrichment

Pilot Cluster; and

* Provide resources and

supports regarding the

social and emotional needs

of the GT student.

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Source: “Objectives for a New SEM Program Years 1 and

2.” Schoolwide Enrichment Model, Prufrock Press 3rd ed. 22

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*www.warrenhills.org

*WCCSE – Home wccse.weebly.com

*https://www.nagc.org

Resources for Specific Audiences

NAGC encourages visitors to browse all the sections

of the website:

*For Parents

*For Educators

*For Administrators

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Thank You for Your Support!

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