Category Archives: in-class
Technology for Differentiated Learning, at Old Mill
Two events at Old Mill School will explore progress in differentiating learning via technology: (1) On Thu 1/9 our friends at the It Takes A Village PTA offer a parent-education event. In “Technology Tools Update” (7:00-8:30pm at Old Mill), Dan … Continue reading
Gifted Symposium in Napa County, Sat 11/2
Last year MVGATE sponsored four MVSD teachers to attend the Northern California Symposium from the California Association for the Gifted. They came back filled with new ideas and practices to help our kids. This year with your help we’re offering … Continue reading
NYT: Grouping students by ability regains favor in classroom
The New York Times reports that Grouping Students by Ability Regains Favor in Classroom. Summary: After falling out of favor in the 1990s, ability grouping has re-emerged in classrooms all over the country. Of 4th grade teachers nationwide, 71% grouped … Continue reading
Differentiating the Common Core
The Mill Valley School District views the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) as the new framework for doing in-class differentiation. (We assume the Kentfield and Reed districts, with which MVSD is collaborating to roll out CCSS, feel the same.) The … Continue reading
Common Core Math Information Night 12/5 & 6
A parent who attended last night’s presentation on Common Core Math standards strongly recommends the event. Two more sessions will be given: Wed Dec 5, 6-8pm at Del Mar Middle School, 105 Avenida Miraflores, Tiburon Thu Dec 6, 6-8pm at … Continue reading
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MVSD suspends identification of GATE students
The Mill Valley School District has suspended the identification of GATE students. That is, it will no longer conduct GATE testing in Mill Valley schools. The District is nonetheless “committed to serving the individual needs of high achieving students regardless … Continue reading
Gifted Symposium in Napa County, Sat 11/3
Our friend Ann Smith [1] recommends CAG’s Northern California Symposium in Napa County on Sat 11/3. This sounds like a good parent-education opportunity with some best-of-breed presenters. (homepage , flyer , workshops) “Unlocking Potential and Reaching for Excellence: A Northern … Continue reading
Walnut Creek’s differentiation standard
Jeff’s ongoing study of comparable school districts found something nice in Walnut Creek: the WCSD publishes an eloquent 2-page position paper (PDF, 6/28/2010) on their GATE program, that proclaims an enviable standard for differentiation: “…differentiation of instruction is an integral … Continue reading
What teachers say about GATE
This post collects various professional resources to aid the In-Class Differentiation (ICD) working group in their efforts to build a case for GATE best practices in MV schools. ICD people, when you find good resources, please mention them as a … Continue reading
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