Extended Learning Program Susan Wouters ELP Teacher Waukee

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Extended Learning Program Susan Wouters, ELP Teacher Waukee Middle School ELP Mission: Recognize and

Extended Learning Program Susan Wouters, ELP Teacher Waukee Middle School ELP Mission: Recognize and support the strengths and needs of gifted learners of all cultural and socio-economic groups.

ELP at Waukee Middle School ● ELP students will meet with ELP teacher in

ELP at Waukee Middle School ● ELP students will meet with ELP teacher in a small group setting 2 times a month. ELP Small Group Work: ü Relationship building ü Personal Education Plan: Goal setting and progress monitoring (See next slide) ü Habits of Mind ü Check-in regarding class schedules, classes, questions, concerns, etc. ü Additional opportunities for students based on students’ need and interest (interest groups, special projects, career exploration, and academic contests/competitions). ü Share information for upcoming ELP activities

ELP at Waukee Middle School, Cont. ●The ELP teacher collaborates with cluster teachers to

ELP at Waukee Middle School, Cont. ●The ELP teacher collaborates with cluster teachers to provide gifted strategies and supports for ELP students within the classroom and curriculum. ●The ELP teacher may partner with core teachers from time to time, working with small groups in the classroom or the ELP room. ●The ELP teacher provides on-going staff development for staff pertaining to academic and social / emotional needs of gifted learners.

Personal Education Plan (PEP) All identified ELP students will create and work throughout the

Personal Education Plan (PEP) All identified ELP students will create and work throughout the school year to complete their annual PEP goal. Students will create PEPs in Sept – Oct. By the start of 2 nd quarter, your student will be able to share their PEP page with you.

Opportunities for Parents Waukee ELP Parent Group Meeting dates: 9/11, 11/20, 1/22, 3/5 For

Opportunities for Parents Waukee ELP Parent Group Meeting dates: 9/11, 11/20, 1/22, 3/5 For more information, click here. Social-Emotional Needs of Gifted (SENG) Parent Group The Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted (SENG) Parent Group is structured to bring together parents of gifted and talented children to share information. Topics such as motivation, discipline, stress management, peer relations and sibling rivalry will be discussed as they relate to parenting gifted children. Click here for more information. See page 3 of catalog.

Be sure to visit my blog…. . http: //blogs. waukeeschools. org/swouters/ Contact me: swouters@waukeeschools.

Be sure to visit my blog…. . http: //blogs. waukeeschools. org/swouters/ Contact me: swouters@waukeeschools. org 515 -987 -5177, ext. 3300