Board information ms enrichment 2013
- 1. Board Proposal for Middle School Enrichment Services Board of Education Meeting May 8th, 2013 Presentation by Dr. Lonna Anderson
- 2. Our Focus Areas… 1 Create CRITICAL THINKERS 2. Provide opportunities for all students to learn at different rates and in different ways 3. Improving student growth and achievement to the best of our abilities
- 3. • Create a plan for enrichment services at the middle school level – Research best practices in gifted services – explore how comparable districts provide services – develop recommendations for services • During the 2012-13 school year, the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction will enhance 21st Century learning as measured by: 1) the implementation of the Common Core Math, English Language Arts and Literacy Standards, 2) a recommendation for enrichment services at the middle school level, 3) a plan for implementation of foreign language at the elementary level, and 4) the implementation of continuous improvement (8 components) within the K-12 classrooms. District Strategic Goal Area: 21st Century Learning
- 5. Qualifying Students Screeners: CoGAT Algebra Aptitude Test STAR Reading/Math ISAT Renzulli-Hartman Scales Parent Inventory
- 6. Services for Qualifying Students • Services will: – be equitable between the middle schools – enrichment and honors curriculum will be the same for grade level courses • Services may: – look slightly different due to unequal enrollment between the middle schools at this time • DVMS may have cohorts within a literature section if there are not enough qualifying students for a section.
- 7. Core Tier 2 Services Tier 3 Services 6th grade Screen 5th grade students (Spring) Math 6 Enriched Math 6 Advanced Math (compact of Math 7 & 8) 7th grade Screen 6th grade students (Spring) Math 7 Advanced Math (compact of Math 7 & 8) Algebra 1 8th grade Advanced Math students will be screened for Algebra 1 (spring) Math 8 Algebra 1 Honors (HS credit) Geometry Honors (HS credit) MS Math Proposed Services
- 8. DMS 2013-14 DVMS 2013-14 DVMS 2013-14 6th grade Screen 5th grade students (Spring) Honors Literature Section Cohort within a Literature Section Cohort meets during Spartan Time (28 mins), 2 to 3 times/week 7th grade Screen 6th grade students (Spring) Honors Literature Section Cohort within a Literature Section Spartan Time (28 mins), 2 to 3 times/week 8th grade Screen 7th grade students (Spring) Honors Literature Section Cohort within a Literature Section Spartan Time (28 mins), 2 to 3 times/week Language Arts Proposed Services