Embedded Files
Advanced Learning Plans (ALPs) at Kinard Align
Advanced Learning Plans (ALPs) at Kinard Align
with Colorado Academic Standards and Colorado Essential Skills Standards
with Colorado Academic Standards and Colorado Essential Skills Standards
According to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), a student in gifted and talented education needs to choose an Achievement (cognitive) ALP goal and an Affective (Essential Skills) ALP goal each year. Kinard aligns these goals to either or both of the Colorado Academic Standards and the Essential Skills Standards as well as to the PSD Student District Ends that are listed below. These goals are the synthesis of the essential abilities students must apply in our rapidly changing world. Today’s students need a repertoire of knowledge and skills that are more diverse, complex, and integrated than any previous generation.
Colorado Academic Standards: Comprehensive Health; Computer Science; Dance; Drama & Theatre; Mathematics; Music; Physical Education; Reading, Writing and Communicating; Science; Social Studies; Visual Arts and World Languages
Colorado Essential Skills:
Colorado Essential Skills:
PSD District Ends
PSD District Ends
Foundations for Success: SD students attain milestones to ensure long-term academic success. PSD measures and monitors individual student progress against these milestones. (Colorado Academic Standards and Wellness)
Success in a Changing World: PSD students are prepared for college and workforce success. PSD ensures access and encourages participation in a wide range of experiences that reflect expectations of a changing world. (Post-Secondary Readiness)
Above and Beyond: PSD students are challenged, motivated, and inspired to reach their personal level of excellence. PSD offers students a broad and diverse set of opportunities that cultivates their talents and offers multiple pathways to higher levels of success. (Individual Levels of Excellence for Students)
Connections: PSD students are academically and socially connected to their school and community. PSD provides engaging opportunities to support students; individual pursuits and interests. (Academically and Socially Connect to School Community)
ALPs may also align to these additional standards as applicable:
Report abuse