Gifted & Talented

Important Dates:

October 5, 2022: All 2nd graders will take the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT) on October 5, 2022.

October 17, 2022: Parent Nomination Google Form available (all grade levels)

October 24, 2022: Parents notified of their student being flagged for further testing based on screening data; parent permission for further testing requested

November 2, 2022: Deadline for parent permission forms for further testing 

November 4, 2022: Parents receive confirmation of permission

December 6, 2022: Cognitive Abilities Test (CoGAT) administered to K-5 students nominated by a parent or teacher, or flagged through Universal Screening. 

January 23, 2023: Notification letter sent to families

Advanced Curriculum & Extended Learning:  “The Vehicle”
Provides the depth and complexity needed to ensure meaningful academic growth
Our school offerings include: Teachers have access to enrichment materials for a variety of subjects, including Everyday Math 4 Enrichments, Mondo Reading Enriched Small Groups, and Foss Science Materials. Similarly, teachers can also contact GT Coordinator for support with specific student needs.  After School Clubs are available to students based on their specific interests including but not limited to: Science Club, Fantasy Football (math) Club, Student Council,Girls On The Run, Italian Club, and Spelling Bee Club.

Differentiated Learning Pathways:  “The Roadmap”
Provides an education at the appropriate level of readiness and challenge
Our school offerings include:  Teachers will be provided with structures and strategies for differentiation through math and reading with our district resources: Everyday Math 4 and Mondo Reading. Similarly, with Science and Social Studies, suggestions and materials will be made available to each grade level by the GT coordinator either at ERD meetings or via email.

Individualized Opportunities & Enrichment:  “The Customized Options”
Actively engages and motivates through interests and meaningful learning opportunities
Our school offerings include:

Social-Emotional Learning:  “The Destination”
Focuses on developing the whole child by balancing empowerment and accountability
Our school offerings include:Students will be working on Social and Emotional learning within their classrooms through lessons with Ms. Richard our onsite SEL. Ms. Richard will also be providing Friendship Group with the identified students once per week, to help them navigate being a gifted student. As well, students will be learning social and emotional strategies through after school clubs, such as Girls on the Run and Science Club. Where students learn to manage and communicate their feelings and needs. Similarly, during clubs and throughout the school day students are learning social skills and social cues from their teachers demonstrating and utilizing academic language and Kagan Structures to promote classroom unity and teamwork. Students will also be taught within the school day and after school about bullying and prevention of bullying. Lastly, throughout the duration of the year students will work to set and meet their goals, as well as track their progress.