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Talent Development Continuum

Enrichment Opportunities K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Push-Ins1 X X X X X X              
Talent Groups2 X X X X X X X X X        
Contests/Competitions   X X X X X X X X X X X X
Independent Study Projects   X X X X X X X X X X X X
Music X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Strings Program         X X X X X X X X X
Newsroom3         X X              
Culminating Events         X X X X X X X X X
Cluster Grouping4             X            
Centrum Experiences in Creativity             X X X X X X X
Elective Classes and Options             X X X X X X X
Athletic Competitions             X X X X X X X
Clubs             X X X X X X X
Academic Challenge Programs             X X X X X X X
Honors Classes                   X X   X
Advanced Placement Classes                       X X
Running Start                       X X
College in the High School                       X X

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)