G/T Curriculum Extension Units (CEUs)
creating, digging, growing, observing, seeing, imagining, measuring, smelling, reading, touching, debating, journaling, researching, hearing, proving, testing, mapping, diagraming, building, questioning, writing, presenting, competing, collaborating, cooperating, extending, improving, comparing, contrasting, reasoning, designing, evaluating, producing, observing, recording, exploring, THINKING
Curriculum Extension Units offer opportunities for selected students in grades two through five to participate in thematic units that engage them in advanced-level thinking, questioning, and research. Students are nominated for participation by teachers based on academic strengths as demonstrated on a variety of performance indicators. Parents can expect regular progress reports and an informal evaluation at the conclusion of the unit. The G/T Resource Teacher may also ask students and parents to complete a satisfaction survey so continuous improvements can be made in the program.
Curriculum Extension Units offer opportunities for selected students in grades two through five to participate in thematic units that engage them in advanced-level thinking, questioning, and research. Students are nominated for participation by teachers based on academic strengths as demonstrated on a variety of performance indicators. Parents can expect regular progress reports and an informal evaluation at the conclusion of the unit. The G/T Resource Teacher may also ask students and parents to complete a satisfaction survey so continuous improvements can be made in the program.
CEUs Grades 2-5
- Interdisciplinary advanced-level content, reading, writing, and thinking skills
- 2-3 CEUs per grade per year lasting approximately 9-12 weeks each
- Flexible grouping - Multiple criteria used for the selection process
- Each unit requires up to two hours of instruction per week with the G/T Resource Teacher
Criteria for Selection
- Instructional levels
- Talent Spotting Lesson Writing Score
- Learning Behaviors
- Standardized Test Scores
- Feedback from Classroom Teachers
Please Note
New units are always being developed. The units listed are subject to change and this page will be edited and updated accordingly.