Gifted and Talented Programming for the Elmbrook School District

Mission:

A great diversity exists among learners, necessitating different expectations for each; therefore, the educational community has a responsibility to identify and develop the talents of those children who are gifted and talented in the areas of general intellectual ability, specific academic ability, creativity, artistic ability and leadership. Through the Gifted and Talented Program, qualitatively different experiences and opportunities are developed for such students. The prime objective is to develop the unique talents of each student.

Beliefs:

Several beliefs form the basis of Elmbrook's Gifted and Talented Program

  • The needs of the Gifted and Talented student are primarily met through differentiation by the classroom teacher in collaboration with support staff.
  • Early recognition of student needs is essential.
  • Identification of student capabilities is ongoing and continuous.
  • Multiple criteria are used to identify student needs.
  • Communication between the parent and classroom teacher regarding the child's learning needs is essential.

To help support this mission, Elmbrook School District is a member of PAGE.  PAGE is a consortium of parents, teachers and educators from CESA #1 districts working together to improve gifted education. PAGE annually provides speakers, organizes an opportunity fair (Cool Stuff for Kids), provides fun learning opportunities and donates books on gifted issues to area libraries. PAGE events are listed on this website's GT Events page. To view their website: http://sites.google.com/site/cesa1page/

Identification

Click through to this page for information about the G/T identification process.


Contacts

Click through to this page for contacts at the school and district levels as well as for G/T PAB contacts.

G/T PAB

The Gifted & Talented Parent Advisory Board (G/T PAB) is made up of parent representatives from each school.  Click through to this page for more information.


Events

To see a schedule of G/T related events for parents and/or children, click through to this page.

Resources

Click here for a list of G/T related organizations, web links, classes and other enrichment opportunities.  Also on this page are links to related district policies, Parent Teacher Conference Suggestions and PAGE reccomended book titles.