Talent Development Continuum

¹ Push-Ins: The enrichment specialist comes into classrooms by teacher invitation for a whole class enrichment activity. Examples: Portfolios, Math Problem Solving, Creative Problem Solving, Improvisation, Learning about Learning.

² Talent Groups: Talent groups are composed of students who are referred to the enrichment specialist based on a demonstrated talent in a particular area such as math or reading or art. Types of classes that may be offered in a building based on staff input: Architecture, Art, Drama, Archeology, Inventions, Junior Great Books, Math Talent Groups, Chemistry, Mock Trial, Writing, Stock Market.

³ Newsroom: An environment that facilitates self-directed learning projects for identified students and teacher-referred students. Examples: Teacher Train, Renaissance.

⁴ Cluster-Grouping: A group of five to six high-ability students grouped together in a regular classroom.

Questions? Contact Terri Bawden (bawden.t@mail.wsd.wednet.edu)