Advanced Learners @ Bailey Middle

Hello! I am Betsy Schneider, Bailey's Lead Teacher for ELA and Social Studies and your school contact for Talent Development. I have created this website to streamline your access to information.  Please use the tabs at the top of this page to access the following:

The Home Page will have general information related to Talent Development.

The Parent Page  will have links and articles related to academics and your student's social-emotional intelligence, etc .

The Writing Contest Page will have links for school, district, state, and national contests.

The Math Challenge Page will have intriguing math websites to visit and problems to solve. 




Click HERE to access CMS TD information related to gifted students and Advanced Studies  (you may have to use the Departments tab and choose Advanced Studies).

2024-2025 TD Parents' DEP Meeting

Parent Night DEP Meeting

Who: Parents of TD students

When:     Asynchronous -

 Access the Parents' Night Video  HERE.

After watching the video, please complete this very short attendance form.


Where:  On Advanced Learners website - AL @ BMS

6th grade DEP

7th grade DEP

8th grade DEP

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