Standard 3

Differentiated Curriculum

and

Instruction

Standard 3 Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction

The LEA employs challenging, rigorous, and relevant curriculum and instruction K-12 to accommodate a range of academic, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted learners.

All teachers differentiate the curriculum to the meet the needs of gifted learners. Specialists support classroom teachers through collaboration, team teaching, coaching, providing resources, and facilitating professional development. Students will receive differentiated instruction in the classroom in the many ways. Here are several practices that are found to support gifted learners.

team teaching cluster grouping

resource units resource class

anchor activities curriculum compacting

tiered assignments learning contracts

small group electives computer based instruction

subject grouping cross grade grouping

learning centers independent study