This extension enables the AG teacher to interact with all the students on campus and learn the strengths of each child. Problem Solving and higher order thinking skills are a driving influence as lessons are designed to extend the curriculum at each grade level. Mrs. Poindexter also takes time each day to meet with children in grades four and five who are state or school identified as Academically Gifted. She accomplishes this through a resource program where children leave their homeroom to meet separately with Mrs. Poindexter, or through an inclusion program where Mrs. Poindexter works in the homeroom with both teacher and student in small group or large group settings. Third grade students come to the AG room as flexible groups depending on interest and motivation.
Community centers are another avenue for curriculum differentiation.
Mrs. Poindexter also spends time consulting with teachers on ways to differentiate the curriculum in the classroom to better meet the needs of gifted children.