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The following options are
available in some situations. Please discuss
options with the principal and gifted facilitator
at your home school.
Acceleration / Grade Skipping
Accelerating
the gifted student to a grade level that
is a closer match to his or her
abilities is the educational option that
is most successful and is strongly
supported by empirical research. Acceleration
is also socially advantageous for
gifted learners.
Curriculum Compacting / Independent Study
Before
beginning a unit, students are allowed the
opportunity to demonstrate what they
know through pre-testing. If a student can
demonstrate mastery, he or she may be allowed
to develop an independent course of study
to delve into the topic in greater depth,
or advance at an accelerated pace through
the regular coursework independently or with
other students. Examples of independent study
options could include online distance learning
courses, correspondence courses, and working
with a mentor.
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Cluster Grouping
Identifying and placing the top 5-8 high ability
students in the same grade level in one class with
a teacher who wants them, is trained to work with
them, and devotes proportional class time to differentiating
for them.
Credit for Prior Learning
Allowing students to demonstrate mastery of previously
learned material through some form of assessment; "testing
out".
Cross-Grade / Cross Age Grouping / Leveling
Grouping children by their achievement level in
a subject area rather than by grade or age level.
Dual Enrollment
Meeting the educational needs of a gifted student
may require enrollment in two or more levels of
schooling at the same time: elementary and middle
school; middle and high school; high school and
college; elementary or middle school and college.
Extracurricular Opportunities
Extracurricular opportunities can offer intellectual
challenges to gifted students. Talent Searches,
State Governor's programs, contests/competitions,
and pursuing a significant piece of work for a
Davidson Fellows award are among the opportunities
that could be explored.
Full time Gifted Classrooms
Some students will need and prefer full-time class
placement with an accelerated pace of instruction
and academic rigor. Curricula
for students in these classrooms will be based
on the Boise
School District's adopted curricula in each of
the subject areas. For additional information visit
our Elementary Services page.
Highly Gifted Program
Highly gifted children are those whose intelligence
is at the extreme end of the spectrum. Qualified
students placed in this setting will receive individualized
programs based on strengths and differences, appropriate
pace of instruction, and advanced and accelerated
curricula. For additional information visit our Elementary
Services page.
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Grade Telescoping ("Rapid Progress")
Shortening the time of progressing through
a school level, such as junior or senior
high by one year, while still covering all
curriculum.
Independent Study
Structured projects agreed upon by student
and supervising teacher that allow a student
to individually investigate an area of high
interest or to advance knowledge.
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Pull-Out Program (GATE)
Qualified students meet with a GATE Facilitator
one-half to one day per week to engage in a differentiated
curriculum based on the needs of gifted students.
For additional information visit our Elementary
Services page.
Subject Matter Acceleration
A gifted or academically talented student may
be supported by accelerating him or her in one
or more school subjects in order to provide intellectual
challenge in areas where he/she is particularly
advanced.
Talent / Ability Grouping
Grouping students of like ability or like interest
on a regular basis during the school day for pursuit
of advanced knowledge in a specific content area.
Accelerated Classes
At 7th through 10th grade levels, these classes
are available for students of any age who meet
the qualifying
criteria.
Advanced Placement (College Board)
Students may enroll in these classes if they meet
the qualifying criteria.
Treasure Valley Mathematics and Science
Center (TVMSC)
Students who are highly motivated and highly able
in the areas of mathematics and science and meet
qualifying criteria are eligible to enroll in this
program. This program is also available to qualifying
elementary level students.
Secondary Flexible Programming Options
Junior and senior high school students who wish
to accelerate or increase the challenge level of
their
coursework
may do
so through
a variety of options. Secondary
Flexible Options Manual
Early Admission to College
Permitting a student to enter college as a full-time
student without completion of a high school diploma.
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