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What does it mean to be in a cluster group?
This means that students who are identified in like areas (i.e. students identified in reading or students identified in math) are grouped together and placed in a mixed ability classroom. The general education teacher is trained to meet the specific needs/abilities of these identified students focusing on structured differentiation, curriculum compacting, and social emotional supports. Students have modified lessons that extend grade level standards to promote engagement and increased academic achievement. They are also exposed to Project Based Learning (Grades 2-4) and Problem Based Learning (Grades 5-8)
General education teachers receive ongoing High Quality Professional Development and Coaching by a Gifted Intervention Specialist (GIS) to support this effort.
How do students qualify for cluster grouping?
Students in grades 2-8 who are identified as gifted/talented in a specific category (superior cognitive, reading, or mathematics) are placed in a cluster group.
Exceptions to this may include cases where only one or two students in a grade level (at their designated school) are identified in that specific area. There need to be at least 3 identified students in the building/grade level for cluster grouping to be offered. Additionally, not all courses in grades 7-8 have cluster group options available.
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