Acceleration

Acceleration

Acceleration may be considered for whole grade acceleration or subject acceleration based on an individual student's needs. The process below explains how a student may be considered for acceleration.

Acceleration Procedures for K-1

  1. Parent or Teacher Referral for Grade Acceleration is made to Building ALP Team

  2. Meeting with parent to review existing data if available (MAP, FastBridge, Classroom) and gain evaluation consent if recommended. (ALP Teacher(s), GenEd Teacher, CFC Content Admin, Building Admin, ALP Instructional Coach, and/ or Mental Health Team Member)

  3. Current Teacher and Parent Renzulli Scales, Observation, and BESS completed

  4. Student evaluated using IOWA Acceleration Scale as a guide.

  5. Parent Meeting to review evaluation data and determine recommendation for acceleration.

Acceleration Procedures for Grades 2-8

  1. Parent or Teacher Referral for Grade Acceleration is made to Building ALP Team

  2. Meeting with parent to review existing data (MAP, FastBridge, Classroom) and gain evaluation consent if recommended. (ALP Teacher(s), GenEd Teacher, CFC Content Admin, Building Admin, ALP Instructional Coach, and/or Mental Health Team Member)

  3. Student evaluated with the following:

    • retired PARCC of current grade level and grade accelerated to.

    • Renzulli if not already completed within 1 year.

    • BESS

  4. Student evaluated using IOWA Acceleration Scale as a guide.

  5. Parent Meeting to review evaluation data and determine recommendation for acceleration.

Acceleration Procedures for New Students (Not Currently Enrolled in D69)

  1. Obtain Referral from Parent

  2. Complete Registration and Proof of Residency

  3. Initial Meeting with Building ALP Team and gain evaluation consent if recommended

  4. Create a schedule and times for evaluation

  5. Student evaluated with the following:

    • FastBridge (grades K/1)

    • NWEA MAP testing

    • retired PARCC of current grade level and grade accelerated to ( grade 2-8)

  6. Renzulli Scales sent to current teacher

  7. Student evaluated using IOWA Acceleration Scale as a guide

  8. Parent Meeting to review evaluation data and determine a recommendation for acceleration