The Center for Experiential Learning
at La Salle Academy
Where Talent is Delevoped
The Center for Experiential Learning is designed for intellectual, creative, and motivated students at La Salle Academy. With a foundation rooted in the “Schoolwide Enrichment Model” developed at the University of Connecticut by internationally distinguished gifted educators Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli and Dr. Sally M. Reis, the Center’s design seeks to encourage, refine, and develop the skills related to experiential learning, entrepreneurship, creative productivity, and rigorous curriculum in students by connecting individual interest to the presentation of various subjects, themes, and fields of study. Further work involves student directed research into advanced content and includes methodological and process skill training from a variety of perspectives.
The Center revolves around four major core areas, Advanced Learning Opportunities, which consist of targeted class selections and extracurricular offerings, Skills and Development Training, which are presented as short mini-course modules focused on a variety of lifelong skill preparation, Experiential Learning Opportunities, such as lectures, mentorships, internships, and summer programs, and the Final Project, a culminating concluding body of work intended to present a demonstration of both dedication and expertise.
Many Materials and Resources on this Site are for all La Salle Academy Students
To take advantage of various aspects of the Center or to apply to be a Designated Scholar and Participate in the Advanced Learning Program,
Fill out the Application (Due June 16th, 2024)
Coming Fall of 2024
Consult Appointments
About the Director
In addition to directing The Center for Experiential Learning, Jeff Danielian serves as the editor-in-chief for the National Association for Gifted Children’s (NAGC) magazine, Teaching for High Potential. In his role at La Salle Academy, Danielian provides ongoing opportunities for student enrichment inside and outside the classroom, including facilitating independent research studies and coordinating mentorships. At NAGC, he also coordinates the Javits-Frasier Teacher Scholarship Program and oversees the submission and review process for the association’s annual convention. He serves as co-director of Edufest. In addition, Danielian provides consultation to educators and parents and has authored various white papers, research summaries, and blog posts, as well as five volumes of poetry and four nonfiction books, including books about science teaching. You can access his publications here.