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ELP is our district's program to provide enrichment and/or extended academic services to students who demonstrate a need for accelerated content above and beyond differentiation in their general classroom. We are specially trained and licensed in gifted education and offer small group pullout classes during the school day.
ELP is staffed by specially certified teachers in accordance with Iowa Code and the ICCSD Negotiated Agreement.
ELP is staffed by specially certified teachers in accordance with Iowa Code and the ICCSD Negotiated Agreement.
The program is regularly evaluated as per the ICCSD Curriculum Review process and is updated with regard to the ELP Curriculum Review Improvement Plan. The gifted education program has been established in accordance with Iowa Code.
The program is regularly evaluated as per the ICCSD Curriculum Review process and is updated with regard to the ELP Curriculum Review Improvement Plan. The gifted education program has been established in accordance with Iowa Code.
The Extended Learning Program, (ELP) seeks to provide high ability students with learning
opportunities appropriate to their intellectual strengths and needs in compliance
with Iowa Code Chapter 59 Gifted and Talented Programs.
ELP Department Mission Statement
ELP Department Mission Statement
The mission of gifted education in the Iowa City Community Schools is to provide challenge, enrichment, and/or acceleration to meet gifted students’ academic and social/emotional needs.
ELP Student Goals
ELP Student Goals
- Become independent life-long learners.
- Develop intellectual and creative abilities through challenging instructional activities and materials.
- Work with others of similar abilities.
- Receive appropriate academic guidance and counseling.
- Receive career counseling and exploration activities.
Extended Learning Program Standards & Benchmarks
Extended Learning Program Standards & Benchmarks
ELP_Standards_and_Benchmarks.pdfICCSD Standards & Benchmarks -- Gifted Education
ICCSD Standards & Benchmarks -- Gifted Education
What Students Are Expected To Know and be Able to Do Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade
Universal Constructs.docxIowa Dept. of Education
Iowa Dept. of Education
Universal Constructs: Essential for 21st Century Success
These include:
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Communication
- Creativity
- Collaboration
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Productivity and Accountability
K-12 standards booklet.pdfNational Association for Gifted Children Booklet of Pre-K through 12th Grade Gifted Programming Standards
National Association for Gifted Children Booklet of Pre-K through 12th Grade Gifted Programming Standards
The ELP Department has made the switch to student digital portfolios made with Google Sites and a student reflection rubric for conferences. Families should ask their student to present their portfolio and rubric to them to see their work in ELP.
Overview of ELP Department Services
Overview of ELP Department Services
Elementary Level
Elementary Level
Three levels of services including targeted, intensive, and/or acceleration; acceleration is addressed in Iowa City Community School District Academic Acceleration Guidelines and Procedures
Junior High Level
Junior High Level
- Literacy 7E, an advanced strand in Literacy 7
- Seminar class for eighth graders involving trimester based units of study
Senior High Level
Senior High Level
- Counseling focus on post secondary planning, career exploration, and social/emotional development
Universal = Classroom Teacher extensions in class (may seek guidance from ELP Teacher )
Targeted = Enrichment Services from ELP Teacher in small group pull-out
Intensive = ELP Services (extended) from ELP Teacher in small group pull-out
More details in pdf's below:
Parent_Present_3-6-17.pdfELP_Screening_and_Academic_Services.pdfScreening Process for ELP & Enrichment Services
Screening Process for ELP & Enrichment Services
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade (Targeted: Enrichment)
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade (Targeted: Enrichment)
Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students are being screened for Targeted Enrichment services through in-class lessons and collaboration with the classroom teacher throughout the school year. Students are re-evaluated each semester. No parent or teacher nominations are necessary for K-2.
2nd Grade Universal Screening
2nd Grade Universal Screening
All second grade students will be screened in spring with a shortened on-grade-level assessment. Parents will receive notification about second grade Universal Screening dates when it is scheduled at their child’s school. Letters with results will typically be sent home in March-April.
Some students may be requested to continue with further assessments, using the full above-grade-level test for consideration of ELP services (targeted and/or intensive). No parent or teacher nominations are necessary. Letters are sent home with results and service determination in early June.
Grades 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade (Targeted: Enrichment)
Grades 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade (Targeted: Enrichment)
ICCSD schools with less than 3-5% of the student body nationally standardized tests, district tests, teacher and parent information, and student work
Grades 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade (Intensive: ELP )
Grades 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade (Intensive: ELP )
The yearly screening of students for participation in the Extended Learning Program (ELP), the elementary program for gifted and very high ability students, typically screens for new students in the second semester. Students can enter this screening pool by Iowa Assessments scores, teacher nomination or parent nomination. Notification for Parent Nomination submissions are advertised in school newsletters, virtual Peachjar fliers, and on this site.
The timeline may adjust, but parent nomination has generally been in February-March and testing has been administered in April-May. Letters are sent home with results and service determination in early June. Only grades three through five are included in this screening process.
NEW Students who enter ICCSD at other times of the year may have their previous educational information evaluated by ELP Dept. Please contact your building ELP teacher.
*** This program is appropriate for students who are at the highest academic levels in their grade. ***
More information is available on the district website: https://ia01903939.schoolwires.net/Page/293.
Nominations Link -- Currently Closed
Sample Parent Notification: April & May 2018 CogAT Schedule & Information Letter.
CogAT Schedule4 Parent.pdf Iowa Gifted Ed Resources
Iowa Gifted Ed Resources
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