We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with so many children in District 70 through enrichment and gifted services this year! As every child is unique and special, District 70's Gifted, Talented, and Enrichment (GTE) program is designed to focus on the varying levels of needs of our students. As GTE teachers, we are able to service and enrich students at different ability levels, for divergent interest areas, and across all curricular areas.
We are very excited about some additional opportunities for all students! Beginning this year, the GTE teachers will provide whole class enrichment experiences in grades 1 through 5. During this time, students will learn and practice divergent, convergent, problem solving, and visual thinking skills through games, puzzles, and other challenging activities. These activities will be led by the GTE teacher and will take place 5-6 times during the school year.
Another exciting opportunity this year is that Math Stars will be open to all students who wish to take on the problem solving challenge! Students will not be pulled out of class but instead will work on their Math Stars problems upon finishing an activity earlier than others in their regular classroom or during a choice time. After completing a grade-level set of problems, students will be able to visit their GTE teacher for recognition of their hard work!
Students in grades 1st through 5th will continue to receive pull-out enrichment services for mathematics and reading. In math enrichment, we will pull out small groups of students who have demonstrated a need to extend their thinking, based on pretests and classroom performance. The activities are aligned with our mathematics program and the Common Core Standards, and are meant to challenge children beyond grade-level expectations. Math groups change with each unit and are responsive to student need.
Reading enrichment sessions will begin for students in grades 1-5 who demonstrate a need for enrichment beyond grade-level. We will use data from Fountas and Pinnell, Star assessments, and classroom performance to determine reading groups. As flexibility is important and is a best practice, these groups will also change throughout the year based on student growth and need.
For a complete scope of the enrichment and gifted services offered, please visit the resources on the District 70 Curriculum website or contact your building’s GTE teacher who will be happy to answer any questions you have.
District 70 GTE Resource Teachers
We are very excited about some additional opportunities for all students! Beginning this year, the GTE teachers will provide whole class enrichment experiences in grades 1 through 5. During this time, students will learn and practice divergent, convergent, problem solving, and visual thinking skills through games, puzzles, and other challenging activities. These activities will be led by the GTE teacher and will take place 5-6 times during the school year.
Another exciting opportunity this year is that Math Stars will be open to all students who wish to take on the problem solving challenge! Students will not be pulled out of class but instead will work on their Math Stars problems upon finishing an activity earlier than others in their regular classroom or during a choice time. After completing a grade-level set of problems, students will be able to visit their GTE teacher for recognition of their hard work!
Students in grades 1st through 5th will continue to receive pull-out enrichment services for mathematics and reading. In math enrichment, we will pull out small groups of students who have demonstrated a need to extend their thinking, based on pretests and classroom performance. The activities are aligned with our mathematics program and the Common Core Standards, and are meant to challenge children beyond grade-level expectations. Math groups change with each unit and are responsive to student need.
Reading enrichment sessions will begin for students in grades 1-5 who demonstrate a need for enrichment beyond grade-level. We will use data from Fountas and Pinnell, Star assessments, and classroom performance to determine reading groups. As flexibility is important and is a best practice, these groups will also change throughout the year based on student growth and need.
For a complete scope of the enrichment and gifted services offered, please visit the resources on the District 70 Curriculum website or contact your building’s GTE teacher who will be happy to answer any questions you have.
District 70 GTE Resource Teachers