G.A.T.E. (Gifted and Talented Education)

Based on students’ achievement on the CST and a district administered OLSAT assessment, students in grades 4-6 may qualify for the G.A.T.E. program.  This program seeks to provide academically and intellectually challenging enrichment for students who are intellectually gifted.  G.A.T.E. students meet after-school in various classrooms with the intent to stimulate their intellectual development, encourage risk-taking in new content areas, and give them an opportunity to interact with other academically talented students.

 

Special Education:

Students identified as having special education needs may be served in a variety of ways.  Placement is contingent upon the results of extensive testing, evaluation, assessment, and observation by specifically trained personnel.  These results are shared at an Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P.) meeting with the parents.  Students are placed in services only if permission is granted by the parent.

 

-Resource Specialist Program (R.S.P.)

The Resource Specialist Program is designed for those students who have a particular learning disability which may be affecting their achievement in one or more academic areas and which may require special interventions for less than half of the school day.

 

-Special Day Class (S.D.C.)

The Special Day Class is designed for those students whose learning disability affects their overall academic achievement and requires special intervention for more than 50% of the school day.  These children are regularly mainstreamed into the general education program with the assistance of special education personnel.

 

-The Speech and Language Program

The Speech and Language Program is designed for those students who demonstrate a significant delay or disorder in one or more of the following areas:  articulation, language, voice, and fluency.