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**Important Note for all 2nd grade students: The CogAT will be administered the week of February 2nd through the 6th. Principals will send out notification closer to the date.
**Important Note for all 2nd grade students: The CogAT will be administered the week of February 2nd through the 6th. Principals will send out notification closer to the date.
Primary Challenge Program Information
Primary Challenge Program Information
Primary Challenge is an enrichment program of services for students in 1st and 2nd grade who exhibit advanced learning needs in the specific academic areas of reading and math. The program is designed to use a flexible identification process and provide services as a student demonstrates need.
Primary Challenge is an enrichment program of services for students in 1st and 2nd grade who exhibit advanced learning needs in the specific academic areas of reading and math. The program is designed to use a flexible identification process and provide services as a student demonstrates need.
Primary Challenge services provided to students are aligned with the classroom curriculum standards while providing students a level of challenge appropriate to their level of ability. The exact nature and content of the program services will be determined by the Primary Challenge teachers based on the needs of each unique group of advanced learners. The services and content will be based on the observed learning needs of the students to be served.
Primary Challenge services provided to students are aligned with the classroom curriculum standards while providing students a level of challenge appropriate to their level of ability. The exact nature and content of the program services will be determined by the Primary Challenge teachers based on the needs of each unique group of advanced learners. The services and content will be based on the observed learning needs of the students to be served.
Primary Challenge Identification Process
Primary Challenge Identification Process
Developmentally, children’s abilities emerge at different times. The identification process for Primary Challenge will occur throughout the school year. The identification of students for services in grades 1 & 2 will be based on district, classroom, and Primary Challenge teacher assessments. The identification is fluid and allows for participation based on a student’s strengths, interests, and needs.
Developmentally, children’s abilities emerge at different times. The identification process for Primary Challenge will occur throughout the school year. The identification of students for services in grades 1 & 2 will be based on district, classroom, and Primary Challenge teacher assessments. The identification is fluid and allows for participation based on a student’s strengths, interests, and needs.
The identification process for reading and math may include district benchmark assessments (e.g., Fastbridge Early Literacy/Math and MAP), reading records, and other classroom assessments. If Primary Challenge pullout services are appropriate for your child, you will receive a letter by email and a permission to participate link following the observations and assessment period. Only students that meet specific criteria during the identification process may enter the program.
The identification process for reading and math may include district benchmark assessments (e.g., Fastbridge Early Literacy/Math and MAP), reading records, and other classroom assessments. If Primary Challenge pullout services are appropriate for your child, you will receive a letter by email and a permission to participate link following the observations and assessment period. Only students that meet specific criteria during the identification process may enter the program.
Social and Emotional Needs
Many students identified for the Primary Challenge program need opportunities to develop strategies for tackling challenging work. They must learn how to accomplish “hard” tasks and find ways to approach problems in different ways when their first tries aren’t successful. Working with other students of similar ability will support this development. Consistent involvement in challenging learning opportunities fosters a growth mindset. These needs are usually well met within the context of the regular classroom and the Primary Challenge program. Students who require a more intensive response are referred to the building social worker for appropriate services.
Many students identified for the Primary Challenge program need opportunities to develop strategies for tackling challenging work. They must learn how to accomplish “hard” tasks and find ways to approach problems in different ways when their first tries aren’t successful. Working with other students of similar ability will support this development. Consistent involvement in challenging learning opportunities fosters a growth mindset. These needs are usually well met within the context of the regular classroom and the Primary Challenge program. Students who require a more intensive response are referred to the building social worker for appropriate services.
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