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Background of Gifted Education in District 1812005 - 2006In the 2005-2006 school year there were several task forces convened to look at issues of concern to GECO members. The a group reviewed the structure, format and criteria for the elementary and middle school gifted programs. At the elementary school, a three tiered approach was recommended, along with a gifted specialist at every school. Tier one involves use of protected time and differentiation. Tier two includes some pull-out or push-in activities with the gifted specialist at the student's school. Tier three requires one day per week pull-out magnet program. At the middle schools, again a full time gifted specialist in each school is recommended, along with a more rigorous language arts program for students talented in the language arts and a more accelerated math program for students able to tackle math at a faster pace than it has been offered in the past. Additionally, some students will be identified for a daily pull-out with the gifted specialist. Details of this new program as still being worked out, and nothing has yet been posted on the district web site. When it is a link will be placed here. 2003 - 2004There was a Gifted Audit conducted by Joyce Van Tassel Baska in 2004. It was as a result of this audit that the school district adopted this strategic initiative. To see a copy of the executive summary of the audit, see the gifted education section on the District 181 web site. A full copy of the audit can be obtained from the district offices, call 887-1070 to request a copy.
Who are the people making decisions about the education of your child locally? School District 181 Board of Education members:
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