Acceleration is the best-researched educational programming option for academically talented/gifted/advanced students, yet it is not used often because many educators have not had the opportunity to learn about it. We also worry about the social impact of moving a student up either a whole grade or in a specific subject. Research tells us that acceleration is a good option to consider for many talented students, and there are over 20 forms of acceleration from which to choose. Several tools are available to help educators make objective, informed decisions. We will talk both about subject acceleration and whole-grade acceleration. The presenter, Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik, is a co-author of the Iowa Acceleration Scale and the Integrated Acceleration System, as well as Developing Academic Acceleration Policies.
G/T Teacher Lab: Differentiating Up
There is more than one way to challenge a gifted student. It is best for teachers to develop a toolbox of strategies that both fits the need of the student and the capability of the teacher. What are some of these strategies and when is the best situation to use these? Teachers will be able to find the right tool for the right job.
