Middle School Gifted & Talented
Program

District
Goals KUDOS

TIER 1: All students/ Whole
Group
- To focus on metacognition and the teaching of
thinking skills to ALL students in order to improve student
achievement
- To expand, enhance and extend learning
opportunities for all by providing broad access to many learning
resources and technologies
- ACTIVITIES: Thinking Skills, Problem Solving,
Speakers, School Wide Contests, Field Trips, National Spelling Bee
TIER 2: Many students/ Interest
Level
- To provide curriculum- connected enrichment
opportunities offered to interested students
- ACTIVITIES: expansion of core curriculum,
revolving door units, interdisciplinary projects involving more
than 1 subject area
TIER 3: Some students/Accelerated
Learners
- To provide a high level of challenge and
appropriate pace for learners who show sustained interest &
ability
- ACTIVITIES: extended, in-depth work, State
Assessment Tutorials/Review- ELA & DBQ
- Small group work, competitions
