Advanced Learning

We believe schools can and should be places for developing the talents, promoting the achievement, and nurturing the social-emotional well-being of all students.

We are committed to developing, implementing, and monitoring programming and supports necessary for our students to grow in one or more of the following areas of giftedness: specific academic, intellectual, creative, visual/performing arts, and leadership.

Standards and learning targets provide consistency, but student choice and voice impact how standards and targets are met. Student needs are primarily met through classroom differentiation, targeted instruction, and individualized services. At times, subject acceleration or full grade acceleration may be considered. Our teachers receive ongoing professional development focused on effective instructional strategies and on using assessment data to guide instruction. In addition, our teachers understand and embrace a philosophy rooted in equity that allows for personalization in the curriculum and in the classroom. Classroom teachers and students are supported by our trained Advanced Learner Resource Teachers.