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Maggio named 2022 Gifted Administrator of the Year

Maggio named 2022 Gifted Administrator of the Year

by | Nov 14, 2022 | , ,

The Gifted Education Family Network (GEFN) has selected Raine Maggio as the 2022 Gifted Administrator of the Year. This was the group’s inaugural year for the GT Excellence Awards program which honors administrators committed to equity and excellence. Raine had recently served as the District’s Gifted and Advanced Academics coordinator. Her current role as the Director of Enrichment will allow her to continue serving all Round Rock ISD students and families by providing both classroom and after school enrichment opportunities.

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TAG Referral window is now open

TAG Referral window is now open

by | Nov 9, 2022 | , , ,

Each year Round Rock ISD has open registration to refer a student for gifted services screening. Our service model provides an array of learning opportunities for students who show advanced ability or potential in comparison to students of the same age, experience, and environment.

The referral window for students to be considered for gifted services is open through December 9, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. You will find the registration link on the Round Rock ISD TAG website. After completing the online form, you will receive email confirmation of your referral for gifted services. If you do not, please contact the Advanced Academics office at 512-464-5195 or 512-464-5925.

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Gifted Services (TAG) – Identification Timeline

Gifted Services (TAG) – Identification Timeline

by | Sep 9, 2022 | ,

Each year Round Rock ISD has open registration to refer a student for gifted services. You might be asking yourself if this is a good fit for your child. Our service model provides an array of learning opportunities for students who show advanced ability or potential in comparison to students of the same age, experience, and environment.

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Accelerated Math Pathways K-8

Accelerated Math Pathways K-8

by | Jul 18, 2022 | ,

Students who are identified for gifted services in math will participate in both an accelerated and enriched math curriculum. The accelerated math services begin in 3rd grade. In each year, grades 3 through 6, the student will complete a year and a half of math curriculum. Students who participate will have an adjusted STAAR schedule for math.

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Providing Support in School Transitions

Providing Support in School Transitions

by | Apr 20, 2022 | ,

During the K-12 experience, students go through 2 major transitions, elementary to middle school and middle school to high school. These transitions are very exciting times and give new opportunities for our students with the addition of elective choices, clubs, athletics, and special programs.

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Enrichment Review

Enrichment Review

by | Apr 19, 2022 | ,

The school year may be winding down, but our enrichment opportunities are not. Be sure to check out the many summer programs run by the Enrichment department. We have camps focusing on all areas of interest that are perfect for the gifted student.

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Social and Emotional Support

Social and Emotional Support

by | Apr 19, 2022 | ,

As we focus on academic challenges, we should also engage in a mindful, targeted effort to support the social and emotional needs that face our youth. As things have become the closest to “normal” that we have seen in quite some time, let’s help encourage our kids to build healthy relationships with peers and adults in their lives by re-engaging and sharing experiences.

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Gifted and Advanced Academics Recap

Gifted and Advanced Academics Recap

by | Apr 19, 2022 | ,

On March 26, 2022 approximately 160 parents joined us in a day of learning and growing. The keynote address was given by Dr. Brian Housand and participants also enjoyed a variety of breakout sessions including topics on gifted, advanced academics, and enrichment opportunities.

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College and Career

College and Career

by | Apr 19, 2022 | ,

Throughout the year, we will feature one of the array of opportunities that meet the needs of our gifted and advanced learners. Starting with an overview of college and credit in high school, there are four primary programs, Advanced Placement (AP), University of Texas OnRamps, International Baccalaureate, Austin Community College Dual Credit

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Demystifying Differentiation

Demystifying Differentiation

by | Apr 19, 2022 | ,

Effective differentiation can happen without a student even knowing it. Teachers can differentiate through content, product, or process, as well as through grouping or questioning strategies. Differentiation does not mean that each student receives a different assignment or an additional assignment every time content is taught.

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