Gifted and Enrichment

Overview!
In District 70, we do our best to ensure
that all students are being challenged! The
GTE teacher provides differentiation support to the classroom
teachers as well as opportunities and support for the highly able
students at the elementary level. Outside of the classroom
setting, the GTE teacher works with flexible small groups to
provide enrichment opportunities.
3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Gifted Classes: In District 70, students
are formally identified for Gifted Services for 3rd- 5th grade.
They can qualify for Gifted Math, Gifted Reading, or both! In
math, the gifted students are learning algebraic skills through
our new Hands-On-Equations program. We are excited that this
program will help in students transition to the gifted Highland
mathematics program. In reading, the gifted students complete
novel studies, they learn to take anecdotal notes while they read,
and respond to the text through a variety of challenging
activities!
Math Enrichment: The 1st - 5th grade math enrichment groups
work on challenging activities that extend their mathematical
thinking. The lessons correlate with the math concept that is
being taught in their classrooms, but the concept is taken to a
deeper and more complicated level! The groups are flexible and
change with each math unit based on pretesting. It's amazing to
see the higher-level mathematical thinking that takes place! This
year, the GTE teachers have worked on aligning extension
activities with the newly adopted Math Expressions curriculum.

Math Stars: This is a flexible group that works on higher-level

problem-solving and meets 1 time a week for 15
minutes. Students check in with the GTE teacher during that
time and continue working through levels of the Math Stars
program independently. They are also able to work on their
problems at home or during free time in their homeroom
classes. Students qualify for Math Stars based on the STAR
math assessment. New Math Stars groups are formed after each
STAR test is administered.
Reading Enrichment: These 1st 5th grade enrichment groups
focus on extending students' learning of reading! Students read
above grade level text and complete challenging activities that
encourage higher-level thinking about the reading! Reading
Enrichment groups are flexible and change throughout the year
based on formal and informal assessments, including STAR
Reading and F&P.

For a complete scope of the enrichment and gifted services

offered, please feel free to visit any of the GTE teachers
websites below by clicking on the teachers name. It is wonderful
to work with so many students through enrichment and/or gifted
opportunities!

GTE Teachers
Adler- Emily Weber
Butterfield- Conna Rech
Copeland- Kristin Morden
Rockland- Michelle Salm