Section (c) directs school districts and charter schools to adopt procedures
for the academic acceleration of gifted and talented students that include an assessment of students» readiness and motivation for acceleration and a match between the curriculum and the students» academic needs.
Not exact matches
The bulk of evidence over the last century «suggests that
academic acceleration and most forms of ability grouping like cross-grade subject grouping and special grouping
for gifted students can greatly improve K - 12 students»
academic achievement.»
An LEA shall use these grant funds to support direct student services including: (1) a student's enrollment and participation in
academic courses not otherwise available at the student's school; (2) credit recovery and
academic acceleration courses that lead to a regular high school diploma; (3) activities that assist students in successfully completing postsecondary level instruction and examinations that are accepted
for credit at institutions of higher education; and (4) if applicable, transportation to allow a student enrolled in a low - performing school to transfer to another public school.
On the other hand, the CCSS can facilitate policies that are good
for gifted learners, such as
academic acceleration, which depends on clear expectations of what students should know and be able to do at specific grade levels.
And, rather than limit enrichment and
acceleration to a predetermined group, Dance wants to allow
for more flexible grouping, so that a student who needs «advanced
academics» in just one subject or
for a period of time can get it.
(3) Gifted education
for gifted students which enables them to participate in
acceleration or enrichment programs, or both, as appropriate, and to receive services according to their intellectual and
academic abilities and needs.
Performance Management Common Core and Smarter Balanced Assessments; Engaging Math Achievement Strategies; Second Language Learner Considerations in the Common Core; Post-Secondary Readiness; Using Data to Inform Instruction;
Acceleration Learning Strategies
for Students Below Grade Level; Best Leadership
Academic Practices; School Turn - A-Round Best Practices; Coaching; Professional Development; Talent Development; Succession Planning; Principal Evaluations; Teacher Evaluations: Incentive Bonuses and Instructional Leadership.
These procedures must include how the district will: (1) assess a student's readiness and motivation
for acceleration; and (2) match the level, complexity, and pace of the curriculum to a student to achieve the best type of
academic acceleration for that student.