Gifted and Talented Programming for the Elmbrook School District
Mission:
A great diversity exists among learners, necessitating different expectations for each; therefore, the educational community has a responsibility to identify and develop the talents of those children who are gifted and talented in the areas of general intellectual ability, specific academic ability, creativity, artistic ability and leadership. Through the Gifted and Talented Program, qualitatively different experiences and opportunities are developed for such students. The prime objective is to develop the unique talents of each student.
Beliefs:
Several beliefs form the basis of Elmbrook's Gifted and Talented Program
- The needs of the Gifted and Talented student are primarily met through differentiation by the classroom teacher in collaboration with support staff.
- Early recognition of student needs is essential.
- Identification of student capabilities is ongoing and continuous.
- Multiple criteria are used to identify student needs.
- Communication between the parent and classroom teacher regarding the child's learning needs is essential.
District Contacts:
Your child's classroom teacher (or teachers) is the primary person responsible for delivery of G/T programming in the classroom. In addition, there are various support staff at your school (see G/T PAB link below) and at the Elmbrook School District:
- Eileen Depka, (262) 781.3030 x1110
Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services
- Dr. Melanie Stewart, (262) 781.3030 x1112
Director of Assessment and Student Leaning
- Mary Washbush, (262) 781.3030 x1111
Director of Curriculum and Student Learning
District G/T News:
The District occasionally sends out information to the G/T Parent community. Those publications are listed below for your review:
G/T PAB
The District has assembled a Parent Advisory Board to advocate for the needs of Gifted and Talented students and offer a variety of support functions to the parent community and the staff at each school.