Pathways to
Excellence
Cranford's
Gifted and Talented
Program
Welcome to Pathways!
Program Overview
The Cranford Public School District strives to maximize student achievement through the development of a rigorous standards-aligned curricula. Additionally, teachers are trained to provide a differentiated instructional program to meet the needs of individual students. The district also acknowledges the need to provide specialized services for students that are exceptionally able. The Pathways to Excellence (P2E) Program provides a continuum of services across the district to address the learning needs of gifted and talented students. Please reference the P2E services page for additional information.
The first opportunity for identification is in grade 2, but while our identification process is thorough and has multiple criteria, we believe the process of finding students that would benefit from P2E should be ongoing. To this end, in grades 3 through 7 the identification process is initiated by teacher and/or parent nominations.
2023-2024 will be
Out of this World !
Each year, the Pathways to Excellence staff develops a new curriculum based on an annual theme. This year, we are pushing the boundaries of our learning “Out of this World” as we learn about space and the wonders of the universe. Stepping outside of our comfort zones and allowing our deepest curiosities to lead the way, the P2E teachers and guest experts will guide our students throughout the year on an unforgettable journey, fostering the students’ inquiries, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Each week, students will receive new missions and “astronaut-in-training” challenges that test the virtues of a tried and true astronaut. Students, let’s get ready for liftoff and blast into an extraordinary exploration of the universe and discover the limitless possibilities of our learning in space and beyond. Mission: Stay Curious.
P2E Enrichment Specialists:
Lisa Lesiak, Coordinator
Kimberly Crowder
Rachel Kim
Jillian Guarini
P2E Office:
908-709-6976