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3. Components of AS plus
5. Goals Create an environment where all children are provided opportunities for success utilizing gifted teaching strategies
Create a school that you would like for your own child
6. Implementation Process TAKING STOCK
VISIONING PROCESS
CELEBRATION
SET PRIORITIES
FORM CADRES
BEGIN INQUIRY WORK
7. Taking Stock Gathering data in order to create a picture that represents the “here and now” status of the school
8. Creating a Vision A systematic approach of collecting data that represents the entire school community’s vision
9. Setting Priorities Comparing the Vision
(where we want to be)
with the taking stock results
(where we are currently)
in order to identify challenges for the school
11. The Inquiry Process
12. Powerful Learning Triangle
13. Menu of Services
Thematic teaching
Curriculum compacting
Tiering assignments
Center-based instruction
Enrichment clusters
Academies of Inquiry
Schoolwide Enrichment Model
Multi-cultural teaching strategies
Thinking skills model
Individual inquiry
Coaching Strategies
Culturally relevant curriculum
14. National Faculty
15. Tool for Assessing School Progress Process Overview
16. Ben Martin Accelerated Learning Academy Fayetteville, North CarolinaSummary of overall proficiency levels achieved through a five year
Implementation of the Accelerated Schools Process
(proficiency levels based on standardized testing results of grades 3, 4 & 5 in the areas of reading and math)
17. Durfee Accelerated Magnet School
18. First Ward Accelerated Learning Academy
19. Exploration Accelerated Schools plus implementation is forged within a systematic approach of shared decision making, and proven assessment and classroom strategies, ensuring high student achievement and effective professional development. With specific focus on acceleration and differentiation from the start, the Accelerated Schools plus process is easily customized to each school, utilizing the best attributes and unique strengths of individual school communities, with an organizational structure that ensures timely growth, consistency, and continuous innovation.
20. Demonstration Site Award Mature schools meeting a given set of criteria are eligible to apply for
National Demonstration Site Status
Earn National recognition
$5,000 fee waiver
21. National Center for Accelerated Schools plus Neag School of Education
University of Connecticut
2131 Hillside Road Unit 3224
Storrs, CT 06269-3224
Phone: (860) 486-6330
Fax: (860) 486-6348
www.acceleratedschools.net