Guiding Principles Provide opportunities for accelerations (for all high achievers as well as HiCappers) Provide opportunities for self-contained acceleration for students with “Very High” (top 4%) Composite profile (Profile 1) through grade 8 Provide service for students with Very High profile in one area only in neighborhood schools Provide accelerated opportunities in HS in all subjects Hire, train and support high quality staff to meet the unique needs of the population

Acceleration One of the clearest takeaways from research review – accelerating students when they are academically ready is highly correlated to increased student learning

How do we define Highly Capable? Profile 1: Self Contained High levels of achievement and aptitude across all tested domains Profile 2: Cluster in Elementary High levels of achievement and aptitude in one tested domain Currently these two groups are mixed, which limits acceleration and enrichment options

CoGAT “tiers”

Profile 1: Self-Contained Two schools would host at both Elem and MS Identify students in the top ~4% Based current numbers, we would qualify ~14-20 districtwide per grade level Multi-age in both schools (2/3, 4/5) Goal: Accelerated one grade level using district curriculum, depth and greater text complexity are keys Some compacting as we transition

Profile 2: Cluster Students attend neighborhood school Clustered by subject (ELA and Math) Science: we will be looking for a multi-age enrichment opportunity (possibly after-school) Opportunity for ELA group to join self-contained in MS Math would join compacted in MS, and some can double accelerate

Transition Will work with teachers and principals to establish a plan for compacting for current 4 th and 5 th groups at Voyager and Minter. Current 4 th graders who do not meet higher self- contained standards would be grandfathered and eligible for self-contained.

HiCap Middle School Self-contained located two middle schools: Will provide clustering or differentiation in the non- HiCap schools for students opting out of self-contained options In Self-Contained Humanities (ELA/SS): Includes 5 th grade self-contained cohort Some High Verbal Tier 2 students included (counsel students on appropriate placement)

HiCap Middle School In Compacted 6th/7th Math or 7th/8th Profile 2 with High Quantative scores students stay in neighborhood schools Investigate Accelerated/Challenge Science class (HiCap and high achieving students) – , subject to K-12 science review

Considerations Support for transition Joy Giovanini will assist in transition Will continue in HiCap TOSA role next year Training New teachers will need extensive training support Teachers will need curriculum and materials School Selection: Convening committee ASAP to look at space, travel time, etc. Costs: Support, Training, Transportation, Other; state grant only covers testing

Acknowledgements Huge thanks to Guiding Team! District Office Admins: Bridgit Reichel, Alli Bennett, Sean Whalen, Jennifer Dempewolf Building Admins: Dawn Musgrove, Patty McClellend Parents: Carrie Selby, Deb Toney, Deb Krishnadasen, Harlan Gallinger (Board Member) Teachers: Molly Olmstead, Wendy Hawkins-Pinto, Kathryn Portteus