Welcome to PEAKS at the Bozeman School District
PEAKS: Promoting Enrichment and Knowledge for Students
Contacts:
Hilary Klug, Gifted Coordinator: (406) 522- 4865
hilary.klug@bsd7.org
Farrior Shockley, Gifted Education Teacher: (406) 522- 4865
farrior.shockley@bsd7.org
Thank you for taking the time to learn about gifted education in BSD7. Whether you're new to the district or have been part of the community for a while, we hope this site provides a comprehensive perspective of giftedness and the education of gifted students.
Peaks Mission Statement:
Bozeman School District’s gifted program aims to create a dynamic learning environment that inspires and challenges our students to achieve their full potential. We strive to foster a community of gifted learners who are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel within the MTSS framework of individual schools. We also strive to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning habits among our students and hope to empower them to make a positive impact in their community and the world, and to prepare them for success in their future endeavors.
We believe:
All students should be challenged at their appropriate level.
An equitable identification process must be employed.
Learner growth, equitable assessment and identification, and enrichment opportunities are essential components of our programming.
The Bozeman School District is committed to recognizing and supporting all students in developing their full educational potential. Within our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), all students will be provided with high-quality, standards-based instruction and intervention that is matched to students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs to maximize the success of each student.
Gifted identification allows our school teams to anticipate and respond to possible academic, social, and emotional supports students might need in order to be learning and interacting at an optimal pace and level. Montana's Office of Public Instruction's page called Gifted, Talented, and Advanced Placement has many helpful resources and links for school districts, teachers, and families.