Gifted Education Cooperative

The Gifted Education Cooperative (GECO) serves Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Burr Ridge and Oak Brook.                                      

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Welcome to the Gifted Education Cooperative web site!  Here you can learn more about GECO, find out what events we have planned for ourselves and our kids,  find references to useful resources on the web, join our group and volunteer to help out!  Please select from the options on the menu to the left.  

Recent Updates:

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June 5, 1-3, Hinsdale Public Library, Mastermind Mania: Join us for an afternoon of fun and games.  Learn Mastermind and other games at our 5th (!!!) annual game party.   For information, Mastermind Mania.

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July 10, 6:45 pm, Mayslake Peabody Estate, First Folio Shakespeare Theater, Thursday, July 10,  Mayslake Peabody Estate.   GECO's annual summer event brings families together to enjoy the acclaimed First Folio's open air production of Much Ado About Nothing.  For more information, Shakespeare

Information Kept by Popular Demand:

 

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Follow up on Geometry questions from GECO’s “Tell me about Hinsdale Central” forum: 

Patricia Huebner, Interim Director of Guidance at Central, (630.570.8253, phuebner@hinsdale86.org)followed up on the question regarding 8th grade geometry, specifically regarding who creates the final and how students are placed in high school.  She says,

“After a little research, I discovered that the geometry final we spoke of was created by a team of high school teachers, including the  Department Chair. It is similar to, but is not the actual final given to our currently enrolled students. The final is more closely aligned with the material covered in our regular level geometry class.  Students will take another final in the spring with both algebra and geometry content. Based on the 8th grade teacher recommendations, the student’s grade, and the grade on the geometry final, an incoming freshman will either be placed in Algebra 2/Trigonometry or Algebra 2/Trigonometry Honors as they enter in the fall.  Some students may repeat geometry in high school.  And, as we stated, a parent and student may challenge the final decision; however, if a student struggles and signed the Placement Challenge Form, he or she will remain in the class for the first semester regardless of the grade earned and then will be moved to a different class.  If we made an error in level placement, then we may move a student prior to the end of first semester.  I hope this information answers the questions that were asked.  If I may assist you with anything else, please do not hesitate to reach me.”

 

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Gifts for the Thinking Child.  Are you stymied for a good gift for your child?  GECO has compiled a list of parent recommendation, click here: Gifts for the Thinking Child.

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MAP Test Averages for Fall 2007 have been provided by the district for grades 2-8.  See Testing Information.

        

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We would like to thank Dr. Schillingburg, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, for his presentation on the first year of the new gifted programs at our year-end coffee on June 1st.  The meeting was very well attended, but for those who could not make it, Dr. Schillingburg has allowed us to post his presentation slides.  Slide Presentation 

 

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See our new page, Opportunities, for information regarding the Davidson Institute Scholarship.

 

       
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Did you miss the GECO Summer Camp Fair, but you're still searching for the right thing for your children?  See our  2008 Summer Camp Catalog .  Also, see the NAGC Summer Camp Directory.

 

If you have questions or comments about GECO, please email us at GECO@ArvaMont.com.   For questions specific to this web site, please email GECOweb@ArvaMont.com

 


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