Hi Linda,
I just read this article about the Pasco School system, and WOW!
http://www.sptimes.com/2007/08/27/Pasco/Gifted_students_have_.shtmldoes your district use the continuous progress model? None of the schools around here do that. Does it work-out in real life?
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The idea of integrating gifted education into the regular school day fits neatly with the school district's continuous progress model, Trinity principal Kathy Rushe said.
In that model, children already attend classes in multiage groups, getting instruction that meets their needs, subject by subject. Having teachers trained to go even deeper will better help students who can go beyond the basics, whether officially eligible for gifted education or not, Rushe said. Seem like they have stand - alone gifted classes in addition to this. Please let us know if it works as well in real life as I imagine it would in my imagination.
Smiles,
Trinity
