| Cluster Grouping; Fulltime Services for our Gifted Students |
What is Clustering? |
| Groups of 5-8 REACH identified students are placed in a mixed ability classroom with a teacher who has training, or is receiving training, in working with gifted students. |
Why do we Cluster? |
• There is enough demand that the teacher has to made accommodations for this group.
• This grouping allows an opportunity for the REACH teacher to work directly with the classroom teacher and the students.
• This grouping gives the students an opportunity to be with others who think the same way they do. They are more likely to choose challenges when others also participate.
• Students can be gifted all week long, not just an hour or two a week.
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How will the curriculum be differentiated for the REACH students? |
• Compacting/Extension projects
• Tiered lessons
• Greater breadth and depth of subject matter (still addressing the Arizona State Standards
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What are some other benefits of this program? |
• REACH students are not pulled out, so they are not seen as different
• All students in the classroom receive instruction at the appropriate level of challenge
• Students are able to work with various groupings, dependent on their needs and the learning objectives
• Students learn to become more self-directed
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How will the classroom teacher be supported by the REACH teacher? |
• REACH teacher will provide in-service opportunities
• The REACH teacher will conduct demonstration lessons to set the stage for differentiation
• The REACH teacher will be available for planning and implementation of differentiated instruction
• The REACH teacher will provide enrichment activities beyond the classroom
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