ThirdGrade

ExplorersEnrichment Plus Model

The Academically Gifted Program is to provide an

appropriately challenging educational program for

students who perform, or show potential for

performing, at remarkably high levels of

accomplishment…

AG Parent Guide, Pages 2-3

Service Delivery

•School Plan

•K-2 Consultation

•Grade 3: Explorers / Enrichment Plus

•Grades 4-5: Resource Classes

•Middle School

•High School

PURPOSE•The AG teacher works in partnership with the third grade teachers to provide a variety of in-class experiences designed to elicit high academic performance.

•Students who demonstrate potential in these activities will receive extension activities in language arts and math under the guidance of the AG teacher.

TEAM EFFORTThird Grade

Teachers

Students

AG ResourceTeachers

Stop

Stage 1:Whole class introductory lesson(s)

Stage 2: Assessment of Performance

Stage 3: Small Group Enrichment Activities

Listen!

Look

Participation in a small group experience

does not mean that the student has

been or will be identified for future

AG services.

Student Participation

Criteria for Small Group Participation

Classroom Teacher Observational Checklist

Rubric for Products

Communication Skills

Student Interest

Problem Solving Ability

Groups are flexible as units of study change.

remember:Evidence from the

Explorers / EnrichmentPlus Model

will be a part of theAG identification process.

AG Identification Process

•Formal Indicators:Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAt)

Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)

•Informal Indicators: Classroom Behaviors

Classroom Performance

Student Interest

Student Motivation

Keeping You Informed

Academically Gifted Program Pamphlet

Parent Informational Meeting

Third Grade Parent Notification Letter

School Newsletter

School Website

Other

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