Services
Grades K-2:
Classroom teachers of children in the early primary grades will utilize data points including (but not limited to) iReady, DIBELS testing, Fountas & Pinnel, and district benchmark assessments to identify high-performing students.
It is the classroom teacher’s responsibility to differentiate to meet the needs of gifted learners. The Pathways to Excellence Staff is available to support teachers by providing enrichment materials, project-based tasks, and suggestions for personalized learning opportunities as needed.
Grades 3-8:
Enrichment Sessions-
Identified students in grades 3-5 meet with an enrichment specialist for two sessions per week to foster critical and creative thinking skills. Sixth graders attend sessions on a weekly basis, while seventh and eigth grade students meet daily for one marking period. Interdisciplinary lessons are planned and focus on a particular theme for the year. In addition, inquiry-based tasks, service learning opportunities, differentiated projects and products are offered to the students in conjunction with the weekly lessons when appropriate.
STEAM-
Pathways staff members design and implement STEAM challenges for classes throughout the district incorporating science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Lessons are delivered in an inquiry and project-based format.
Take a look at some of our sample units!
P2E Services.pdf
Grades 9-12:
THE CRANFORD HIGH SCHOOL UNIVERSITY PROGRAM (CLASSES OF 2023, 2024, 2025 only)
The Cranford High School University is a four-year academic program for our highly motivated students where they are exposed to rigorous course material, service opportunities and varied internships and summer programs. Students are required to take an advanced placement class each year, beginning with AP World History as a freshman. Students are also assigned an advisor who meets monthly with them in small groups or individually to discuss their academic program, service works, and other concerns. Partnerships with local colleges, internships with local businesses, community organizations, and surrounding hospitals augment their academic experience and further advance students beyond the high school’s curriculum. Entrance into the CHS University program is competitive. Roughly twelve percent of the total high school population is admitted; it serves as the high school's gifted and talented program.
For more information, please contact Cranford High School Administrators:
Mark Cantagallo
Tom Manzo
Gary Sorrentino
Lisa Burfeindt