Standard Three: 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.
At Freeman, the curriculum may be extended, enriched, and/or accelerated to meet the needs of children performing significantly above grade level. Classroom teachers work closely with the Gifted Education Specialist to ensure that content, process, and learning environment are effectively modified and appropriately challenging. In order to best meet each student’s individual needs, service delivery is multi-faceted and flexible. Please see service delivery options below for a few of the many possibilities.
team teaching
cluster grouping
subject grouping
resource units
resource class
cross grade grouping
anchor activities
curriculum compacting
learning centers
tiered assignments
learning contracts
computer based instruction
independent study
small group electives