Can’t forget the FRAternity part of ConFRAtute. I wasn’t ready for the level of competitiveness of Trivia Night- but GAME ON! Our cobbled together team of people met here, the Gifted Gophers, was very proud of 4th place and our puzzle pens! Jessica J. Reinhard, Ed.D. FCPSAdvancedAcademics

Perfect ending to amazing week of #Confratute24. Emily Mofield not only showing moves to level up depth, complexity, & rigor for #VerticalDifferentiation, but also in ways that are making me see inspiration for strategies everywhere! Jessica J. Reinhard, Ed.D. FCPSAdvancedAcademics

What a great morning w/Secondary ELA, celebrating wins, diving into the new HMH platform, & learning about standards based hexagonal thinking, all through the lens of supporting our gifted and advanced middle school learners! Lots to dig into in the weeks to come!

So glad Jessica J. Reinhard, Ed.D. got pictures to share! I can not even put into words how amazing the OAA team is this year and how excited I am to begin this next era with this group of talented and passionate educators. #CalibratingOurCourse FCPSAdvancedAcademics Scott Murphy

Loved hearing about this getting-to-know-you survey that Nicole Rhoades, NBCT will be using with her Ss tomorrow! She pulled strategies and questions from the Gifted Learners 103 PL that she took last year through the FCPSAdvancedAcademics office! Jessica J. Reinhard, Ed.D. Kelli Smith - FCPS Advanced Academics

It is no longer about the Middle School and/or Elementary Advanced Academics teams, it’s just the “Advanced Academics” Team! 1 + 1 = a perfect 10. Great things are to come. #CalibratingOurCourse Jessica J. Reinhard, Ed.D. FCPSAdvancedAcademics

Already spotting some hallmarks of GT at BCES (Megan Stein). Essential questions, transparent expectations and learning, deeper think of math standards with Just in Time Tasks. #Proudofthem #CalibratingOurCourse #AchievingEGATEStatus FCPSAdvancedAcademics Jessica J. Reinhard, Ed.D. Kelli Smith - FCPS Advanced Academics

You're invited to the TAGT parent webinar Balancing Brilliance: Nurturing Executive Function & Mental Health in Gifted Kids on Sept. 10, @ 6:30 PM CST! Presented in English & Spanish, this is perfect for parents looking to support their gifted children! buff.ly/3ZFwXUh

LEARNING & MEMORY This poster outlines the five main elements of the simple model of the mind (perfectly visualised and interpreted by oliver caviglioli). These ideas on how learning happens underpin the first collection of summaries in my book Teaching One-Pagers via John Catt Educational from Hachette Learning 🫵

Teachers of HAL cluster groups at Gifted Learner 102 are using the socratic seminar protocol to dig in & deeply discuss how the unique SEL needs of gifted learners impact talent development & achievement and implications for Ts. Jessica J. Reinhard, Ed.D. Kelli Smith - FCPS Advanced Academics Justin Ridenour

Thank you to Elem&MS staff who engaged in learning the past 2 nights. Teachers took time out of their evening to dive deeply into the SEL side of GT. Attending Gifted Learner 102! Jessica J. Reinhard, Ed.D. Kelli Smith - FCPS Advanced Academics Christine Borman-Bozick Laura Shearer, MS Adv Academics Teacher Specialist

More representation for FCPS. Multiple award winners! From teachers to specialist to central office support! Megan Stein Kelli Smith - FCPS Advanced Academics Jessica J. Reinhard, Ed.D. FCPSAdvancedAcademics

So proud of the work FCPSAdvancedAcademics does! A strong leader with a vision in Jessica J. Reinhard, Ed.D. & an AMAZING team of AA Specialists is what makes the change. I’m just try to be a thought partner, problem solver, & talent nurturer! Thank you #GTAC. Anna Gurnett Justin Ridenour

The Advanced Academics SurPrize Patrol honored New Market Elementary’s Lei Ann Woozley, recognized by the MD Gifted & Talented Advisory Council for all of her remarkable accomplishments in the instructional setting. Congratulations! Kelli Smith - FCPS Advanced Academics Lei Ann Woozley

Another Advanced Academics SurPrize Patrol visit, this time to Glade Elementary to congratulate Sarah Williams, recognized by the MD Gifted & Talented Advisory Council for her accomplishments in the instructional setting. ⁦Kelli Smith - FCPS Advanced Academics⁩

Scenes from a celebration at Ballenger Creek Elementary today. The FCPSAdvancedAcademics SurPrize Patrol congratulated Michelle Lebo and Melissa Myers for their recognition by the MD Gifted & Talented Advisory Council for their excellence. Such outstanding teacher leaders! Justin Ridenour

Tried out an activity I created I called “Elevator Pitch Scramble”. Instead of presenting to a large group for 2 min, we did rounds and everyone presented to everyone else in small groups, then switched!! FCPSAdvancedAcademics Jessica J. Reinhard, Ed.D.

FCPS being highlighted by MSDE for the great work being done at the MSDE GT Collaborative. Justin Ridenour speaking about the EGATE process and highlighting the work he & Anna Gurnett have done with BES and UES. Jessica J. Reinhard, Ed.D.

It’s exciting to start the year in community with ALL 3-5 FCPS teachers! Dr. Harris speaking to a full house. FCPSAdvancedAcademics Jessica J. Reinhard, Ed.D. FCPS-MD Scott Murphy