Students are identified for services in the regular classroom, and the teacher may be assisted with materials and support from the teachers of the gifted. The teacher of the gifted presents lessons from a gifted curriculum unit, in the regular classroom. The teacher of the gifted and the classroom teacher work with all students, but focus on those students who have been identified in the content area of the unit. The teacher of the gifted instructs identified students outside of the regular classroom. Often, identified students will receive a combination of services during a unit of study.
Teacher considers all students.
Observations during in-class lessons as well as regular classes are considered. Program staff makes identification decisions considering conference with classroom teachers and their own observations. A Basic Skills program is available to District 44 pupils who need extra help in specific areas or who have transferred into District 44 and need a transitional program to bridge the gap from one curriculum to another. The Basic Skills program may include any educational information a student needs in order to fully participate in the academic curriculum. Enrollment in the program is determined by staff referral plus agreement among parent, principal and teacher.