Standard 3: Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction

Standard Three: Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction

The LEA employs challenging, rigorous, and relevant curriculum and instruction K-12 to accommodate a range of academic, intellectual, social and emotional needs of gifted learners.

At Porters Neck, the curriculum may be extended, enriched, and/or accelerated to meet the needs of children performing significantly above grade level. Classroom teachers work closely with the Gifted Education Specialist to ensure that content, process, and learning environment are effectively modified and appropriately challenging. In order to best meet each student’s individual needs, service delivery is multi-faceted and flexible. Please see service delivery options below for a few of the many possibilities.

• team teaching

• cluster grouping

• subject grouping

• resource units

• resource class

• cross grade grouping

• anchor activities

• curriculum compacting

• learning centers

• tiered assignments

• learning contracts

• computer based instruction

• independent study

• small group electives

In compliance with Federal law, including Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, New Hanover County Schools administers all state-operated educational programs, employment activities, and admissions without discrimination because of disability, race, religion, national, or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, or gender except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.