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Short Term Goals
Train all Decatur Middle School faculty/staff on the nature and needs of gifted learners, the adolescent brain, and 2E students. (Completed September 30, 2021)
Work with gifted specialists across the district to support Scholars' Bowl teams at all levels. (Completed May 16, 2023)
Host regional Scholars' Bowl Tournament. (Completed November 20, 2021)
Plan, organize, and implement a district-wide "Think-a-thon" for gifted students.
Long Term Goals
Plan a Student Showcase in lieu of Awards Day programs in order to create a more equitable learning institution. (Scheduled for May 23-24, 2022)
Develop schoolwide enrichment opportunities (like Banned Books Week Trivia) that includes students who are not identified for enrichment. (Completed September 23, 2021)
Plan and implement action research related to student mentoring and internship.
Create a sustainable specialist schedule that includes teaching gifted electives as well as a well-developed plan for Gifted Coaching/Collaboration Cycles for specialists.
To create a concept based curriculum unit for grade 8 Gifted Elective.
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