student enrichment October 4, 2017

Gifted and talented Identification Identification Process Scenario 1 Identification Process Scenario 2 CoGat Star Identification CoGat Eby Identification Students are identified as “gifted” in grades 4 and 6 based on their performance of the CoGat and Star reading and math in the spring of grades 3 and 5. Students must earn a composite score of 135 or greater on the CoGat and score at the 95th percentile in both reading and math. A student may also be identified with the 135 composite CoGat and a qualifying score with the EBY Checklist.

Tier I instruction To meet the needs of all students Differentiated Instruction PLC What do we want students to know and be able to do? How will we know when they have learned it? How do we respond when they can’t/won’t learn it? How do we respond when they already know it? Enrichment (Clubs / Activities) Acceleration It is our goal to meet the needs of all students through Tier I instruction. This is primarily accomplished through differentiation, attending to individual student needs in planning, instruction, and assessment. We rely heavily on the shared professional knowledge from PLCs where teachers work to explore ways addressing question 3 – How do we respond to students when they already know the content. This leads to at times providing different or additional work for them to accomplish. Outside of school student.

Curriculum Compacting “Geometry is good because it’s hard and I’m learning stuff.” Enrichment for all “I like that math is more challenging for me now.” Clusters Enrichment Coach Curriculum Compacting Student choice with authentic learning experiences. Instructional expertise and support to teachers and students. Rigorous and relevant curriculum that challenges all students. “Algebra is going really well, and it’s great it doesn’t impact lunch anymore.” Instruction Content Learning

Family Survey Responses Steps forward Family Survey Responses Looking across schools: 90%-96% of parents feel their child(ren) are challenged to meet high expectations in school. 92%-99% of parents feel their child(ren) receive needed additional help in and out of school from their teachers. 94%-96% of parents feel their child(ren) have the resources they need in school to be successful. Also In Process… Looking Ahead… Confratute Cluster Expansion Expansion / reinvention of summer enrichment offerings Hosting Visits from neighboring communities Partnership with Uconn Instructional Coaches Mentoring Pilot Expansion of Enrichment Coach Position and Professional Network Shaping partnership with UConn Administrative professional learning High school reform Explore course offerings and college/career pathways.

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