Idea Program at Middlesex
Greetings and welcome to Darien's gifted and talented program, Idea. The name, Idea, was created by a group of students and means Interesting Dimensions that Extend Abilities. This site is designed to help parents, teachers and students navigate resources to gain a better understanding of gifted education and the program we provide for students identified as gifted.
Greetings and welcome to Darien's gifted and talented program, Idea. The name, Idea, was created by a group of students and means Interesting Dimensions that Extend Abilities. This site is designed to help parents, teachers and students navigate resources to gain a better understanding of gifted education and the program we provide for students identified as gifted.
The Darien Public Schools recognizes the diverse needs of all students through the differentiation of a robust and rigorous curriculum that is engaging, meaningful, creative and cognitively complex. Differentiation and choice exist within the general education program to serve all students within the social, emotional and learning spectrums. The Darien Public Schools also recognizes that there are gifted learners who require specialized instruction which takes place in grades one through nine for a total of ninety minutes per week.
The Darien Public Schools recognizes the diverse needs of all students through the differentiation of a robust and rigorous curriculum that is engaging, meaningful, creative and cognitively complex. Differentiation and choice exist within the general education program to serve all students within the social, emotional and learning spectrums. The Darien Public Schools also recognizes that there are gifted learners who require specialized instruction which takes place in grades one through nine for a total of ninety minutes per week.
The Idea program incorporates and applies the school community norms established at Middlesex Middle School. They are as follows: be ready to learn, safe, kind, respectful, honest and seek solutions while having fun. Have a wonderful school year!
The Idea program incorporates and applies the school community norms established at Middlesex Middle School. They are as follows: be ready to learn, safe, kind, respectful, honest and seek solutions while having fun. Have a wonderful school year!
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Linda Johnson, Program Director Gifted Education
Linda Johnson, Program Director Gifted Education
Michele Mattera, Teacher
Michele Mattera, Teacher
Angela Rizzo, Teacher
Angela Rizzo, Teacher