Elementary Enrichment

Grades K-5

Enrichment opportunities are available to academically talented students in the elementary grades at all fourteen schools. Inclusion in enrichment activities is determined through teacher observation. Teachers, through flexible grouping, match extension and enrichment activities to students’ needs in all fundamental learning areas. Teams of teachers have developed district-wide enrichment/extension lessons related to literacy, science and math. The mission of elementary enrichment is to provide opportunities for those K-5 students who display attributes associated with academic talent in all fundamental learning areas. Through exploration of both the content and the processes of literacy, mathematics, science and social science, students will extend their knowledge, enhance their thinking skills, expand their inquiries and develop the confidence to be creative risk-takers. The Project IDEA teacher and the Instructional Coordinator in each building act as facilitators and resource specialists for teachers. An enrichment assistant is assigned to each elementary school to assist the classroom teacher in providing enrichment opportunities. Resource materials have been provided and are available for teachers in all fourteen elementary buildings. Continuous training for staff is provided.

Who determines enrichment eligibility?
The classroom teachers determine who is ready for enrichment using an Observation 
Inventory. This inventory is an adaptation of the Kingore Observation Inventory. A 
copy of this inventory is available from your building principal.

Who creates enrichment lessons? 
The classroom teacher creates the enrichment lessons with assistance from the Project IDEA teacher/facilitator.

Where does the student receive enrichment services? 
In the classroom under the direction of the classroom teacher.
In a small group setting under the direction of the Enrichment Assistant.
In the classroom under the direction of the Enrichment Assistant.