“Each and Every Student”Our unwavering commitment is to meet the

needs of each and every student.

May 29, 2018

“Each and Every Student”Our unwavering commitment is to meet the

needs of each and every student.

Relationships Matter: Know something about each and every student.

Differentiated Instruction: Meet the learning needs of each and every student.

School Counseling Excellence: Find the best post-high school fit for each and every student.

If we discern a gap, any gap,

work to close it as soon as possible!

May 29, 2018

Tonight’s Focus…

The Enrichment GapStudents from certain demographic or programmatic groups are less likely to be in the district’s gifted program.

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What does the research say about the Enrichment Gap?• The gifted talents of ELs and students from

various cultures may not be fully recognized.

• Students from upper-middle class families often receive more guidance and supplemental support towards advanced coursework.

• Giftedness is typically viewed as a function of a high IQ score.

• Universal screeners may provide a more systematic evaluation of all students.

• Teachers may not have an understanding of what giftedness looks like in different cultures.

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What has been the focus for attacking the Enrichment Gap?• Review and Revision of the

Eligibility for the Gifted Support Program• Multiple Measures• 2 Tier System

• Push-In Small Group Instruction

• Professional Development• Differentiated Instruction• Enhance instructional practices

specifically tied to problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity

• Student Tutoring Programs

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Gifted Program Enrollment - Ethnicity

2015-2016 2017-2018

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Gifted Program Enrollment – F&R

2015-2016 2017-2018

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Expanding the Scope of the Enrichment Gap…

• Expand Gifted Support teachers pushing into the classroom to expose all students to high level thinking activities and strategies

• Investigate the implementation of seminars at the elementary level

• Explore an extension of the summer programs to include opportunities for enrichment

• Develop a K-2 cohort to challenge & enhance students

• Developing Mentorship with the MS LEAP Program and Students in the Gifted Program

• Continue Professional Developmento Differentiated Instructiono Develop a greater understanding of

identifying characteristics of giftedness

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“Each and Every Student”Our unwavering commitment is to meet the needs

of each and every student.The Enrichment GapContributors to the Work

Kristin Christy

Kelle Heim-McCloskey

Katrina Kelly

Heather Kirk

Maureen Kroener

Concetta Lupo

Lauren Miller

Cindy Pronko

Katrina Rachubinski

Jennifer Schmidt

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