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WCPS Elementary Enrichment Program

WCPS Elementary Enrichment Program. Ensuring World-Class Education For All Students 2008-2009. The Educational Landscape No Child Left Behind. High accountability AYP = Adequate Yearly Progress MSA = Maryland School Assessment in Reading and Math Annual Report Cards

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WCPS Elementary Enrichment Program

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  1. WCPSElementary Enrichment Program Ensuring World-Class Education For All Students 2008-2009

  2. The Educational Landscape No Child Left Behind • High accountability • AYP = Adequate Yearly Progress • MSA = Maryland School Assessment in Reading and Math • Annual Report Cards • Increased participation in advanced programs • www.nochildleftbehind.gov

  3. One sizes does not fit all… Elementary • Enrichment • Magnet Programs Middle School • Merit Classes • Magnet Programs High School • Academy Programs • Advanced Placement • Barbara Ingram School for the Arts • S.T.E.M Programs

  4. Vision Statement Washington County Public School Elementary Enrichment Programs challenge students to reach their full potential by nurturing creativity, high-level thinking, risk-taking, and life-long learning.

  5. WCPSElementary Enrichment Program • Enrichment groups in language arts and math • Acceleration and differentiation • Flexible groupings

  6. Students develop an interest and passion for learning

  7. They become first-hand investigators, integrated learners, and change agents for our future. They will become integrated learners, first-hand investigators, and change agents for our future.

  8. Language Arts Voluntary State Curriculum Junior Great Books Houghton-Mifflin Reading Series Themed Units Whole-class instruction Small group and independent activities to challenge advanced readers Math Voluntary State Curriculum New curriculum and assessment materials Pre-assessment Advanced learning opportunities include compacting, acceleration, and enrichment Problem-based instruction Enrichment Groups

  9. Student Review Process Consideration of Multiple Sources and the Most Current Information Available • Maryland School Assessment data for reading and math • Academic performance as demonstrated in report card grades • WCPS Benchmark Assessments • Classroom assessments (unit pre/post tests) • Reading Level • Teacher observation of student characteristics/behaviors • Ability • Motivation/passion for a particular topic • Creativity • Task Commitment • Leadership

  10. Vocabulary • Enrichment Students learn material in greater depth and breadth through a variety of rich educational experiences

  11. Acceleration Students learn material at a much faster pace Differentiation Learning is tailored to student’s achievement level, interests, and learning style Vocabulary

  12. Vocabulary • Flexible Groups Students are grouped together by interest, achievement level, activity preference, or special needs. Groups may change over time.

  13. Good ideas won’t keep. Something must be done with them. Alfred North Whitehead

  14. Special Enrichment Activities • National Geography Bee • Chess Club (Grades 3-5) • Math Fair • Science Fair • Destination Imagination Program • 24 Game Competition

  15. Advanced Programs Mission Statement • Washington County Public Schools will recognize and nurture exemplary talents so that advanced-level learners are provided with an appropriate challenging education. This education will enable students to realize their fullest potential and to become contributing citizens of the world.

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