Gifted & Talented Education K-6

 

 

Quest is a multi-layered approach to enrichment and gifted education that includes enrichment and accelerated instruction opportunities for all students. It is an inquiry- and interest-based approach to education. The core components of Quest are Enrichment, Innovation, and EXCELerate.

 

 

In Grades K-6, students identified as exceeding grade-level expectations and demonstrating strengths in ELA and Math are clustered together within their classes so lessons can be differentiated to meet their individual needs in small-group instruction. All district curricula include modifications for accelerated learners that are applied daily in the classroom. Staff have access to a variety of resources that can be used to enrich and enhance the accelerated learner's experiences while they are learning alongside their peers. Instructional Frequency: Daily

 

Grades K-6 Enrichment & Innovation programming will include weekly interest-based and problem-based learning opportunities for all students. This replaces technology or i-Lab with additional push-in enrichment opportunities during center time or social studies/science. This curriculum focuses on critical thinking, problem solving, inquiry and research, strengthening communication, and collaboration. Instructional Frequency: Once per week

 

EXCELerate includes more intensive accelerated learning opportunities for identified grades K-6 students. Core content will be presented in a way that promotes critical thinking, collaboration, problem solving, and more authentic application. Instructional Frequency: 1 - 2 times per week

Push-in programming for identified grades K-2 students will occur 1-2 times per week, and pullout programming for identified grades 3-6 students will occur 1-2 times per week. Programming will not be subject-specific. Instead, programming will be multidisciplinary with cross-content standards. The focus is on the accelerated application of higher academic standards, exploration, research, communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Students will set individual S.M.A.R.T. goals for learning and work with teachers to customize individual learning plans during instruction. Students must maintain certain benchmarks and criteria to remain in the program based on prescribed rubrics.