HARTFORD, CT – University High School of Science and Engineering, in partnership with the University of Hartford, is a magnet school that focuses on academic excellence and early transition to higher education, while developing responsible citizens who demonstrate healthy integration in a diverse society. Caryn Baseler, the Instructional Coach, has organized a yearlong Professional Learning …
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Sperrang Middle School
ST. LOUIS, MO- The Sperreng Middle School individualizes education and supports highly gifted students through the middle school years. Educator Kimberly Crank had her incoming 8th grade students read and annotate The Art of Learning over the 2011 summer. She then taught the book during the first 3-5 weeks in the fall and had her students …
Westhills Elementary School
BESSEMER, AL- At the Westhills Elementary School, the mission is to produce responsible, self-motivated students with the skills and attitudes necessary for success as life-long learners. Gifted Specialist and AP Coordinator Jo Dale is utilizing The Art of Learning through a four-step process. 1. Professional staff (classroom and resource/specialist teachers, counselor, and principal) are reading …
Warrenton High School
WARRENTON, MO-As a result of attending the National Association of Gifted Children convention in St. Louis and meeting Josh, Steven Koehler introduced The Art of Learning book and the Searching for Bobby Fischer film into his high school class for gifted students. As a result of their impact, Koehler proceeded to fully incorporate the book …
PEGS-Program for Exceptionally Gifted Students-Truman School
ST. LOUIS, MO The PEGS program in the St. Louis public school system targets the most intellectually and academically exceptional students, providing them with an accelerated and enriched curriculum. Michelle Ryder, the principal of the Truman School, is incorporating The Art of Learning into the middle school English program in order to support the students’ …
Concordia Public Schools
CONCORDIA, KS. Melissae Stiles is a facilitator working with gifted students through the special education department. The goal of her team is to help her 13-17-year-old students who face the challenges of asynchronous development realize their maximum potential with the tools they have been given. She is working in partnership with Ginger Lewman at the …