Elementary
Each elementary school is encouraged to develop a plan for serving the needs of the academically gifted; each plan is specific to the school. A facilitator has been selected at each elementary to help coordinate referral, identification, and service. (Click here for a list of school representatives.) The facilitator works closely with the principal and the district specialist to create plans that meet the needs of their students. The facilitators also schedule testing at each elementary school. If you feel your child might benefit from a more challenging curriculum, please contact your school's facilitator or the district coordinator, Shauna Williams (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..) Linked is a chart that highlights the differences between learner types. This may be helpful to you as you determine what services will benefit your child.
The referral and identification process includes a teacher referral, a parent referral, and assessment. This document briefly explains the assessments given. If you have questions about the referral process or the assessments given, please contact Shauna Williams (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..)
In addition to the services offered at each school, two magnet schools (referred to as Advanced Learning Program or ALP) are open in the district. These schools have one classroom in each grade (two through five) that are comprised entirely of students that have been identified as benefitting from advanced curriculum, a quick pace, and deeper application. These classes are offered at Diamond Valley Elementary and Riverside Elementary. Students are identified and invited to this program through the referral process outlined above. For more information on the Advanced Learning Program, contact Shauna Williams (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..)