Gifted Education Program at Oakley and Bell Elementary Schools and Curriculum
- Cluster grouping (5 gifted students or more) in classrooms where teachers have gifted education local endorsement or gifted education license. It is recommended that no more than 60% of the class population be identified as gifted.
- Curriculum differentiation by the classroom teachers
- Gifted curriculum materials and differentiation resources available for loan to classroom teachers
- Gifted students will receive explicit and direct instruction from AIG specialist in a separate setting (at least 60 min./week and up to 120 min./week) for the purpose of implementing the AIG curriculum.
- 1st-2nd "Problem Solvers" for primary students who show a need for enrichment
- 1st grade Problem Solvers = min. 45-60 min. 1 - 2 sessions per week.
- 2nd grade Problem Solvers = min. 45-60 min. 1 - 3 sessions per week.
- 3rd grade Talent Development program
- Specialist may serve students by going into the classroom to co-teach or assist the regular classroom teacher with differentiated/planning instructional units.
- Specialist may provide small group instruction, in-school or after school clubs, etc. to meet the unique needs of gifted students. (enrichment, clubs, technology, STEM, accelerated math, novel studies, research, social-emotional needs, organizational skills, etc.)
- Progress reports/student evaluations to parents quarterly
- Nominations for gifted services, testing, and review of the need for differentiated services for nominated students
- Use of online learning classes and platform for 3rd-5th grade students
Gifted Education Enrichment Curriculum Map Grades K - 12
Grades 1 – 2 - Problem-Solvers
Students in First and Second Grade will:
- Make appropriate use of activities which extend manipulation, experimentation, and application.
- Develop reasoning skills through logic and problem solving activities.
- Begin to develop a sensitivity to language and an awareness of the functions of words and figurative expressions as they contribute to the appreciation of good literature.
- Develop skills of independent, critical and creative thinking skills.
Grades 3 – 8 AIG Enrichment Goals
Students in Grades 3 – 8 will continue to build on primary skills, plus:
4th and 5th Grade AIG Enrichment Curriculum
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3rd Grade Talent Development Curriculum
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