Talents

Basic SkillsKnowledgeUnderstandings

Authentic Problems

Authentic Problem

Solution

The pond problem:

Vision: All students have a right to have talent development.

Some need advanced opportunities.

In Class Enrichment & Choices

School Wide Enrichment (clubs, clusters, teams)

Specialized Opportunities

Talent Development

“Through my art people can see who I am and how I feel.”

Susan M. Baum, Ph.D.

Susan M. Baum, Ph.D.

“They respect me. I finally revealed my dyslexia because I knew my friends respected my opinion. They take notes for me and I give them perspectives when we study. It is mutual respect or I couldn’t accept their help.”

Susan M. Baum, Ph.D.

School based opportunites

Weird:

• Wolcott • Elementary • Institute for • Research and • Design

School based opportunities

• The Magic Mailbox

My GrandmaBy Allyson Mayo

My GrandmaBy Allyson Mayo

My Grandma, my grandmaWhen I’m with her, we have fun.My grandma, my grandmaShe is my special someone. She gives me snacks that that aren’t good for

me,And then stay up and watch TV.

She’s never too busy to play with meWe go outside and read under at tree.

My Grandma, my grandmaWhen I’m with her, we have fun.My grandma, my grandmaShe’s my special someone.

She tells me stories about my Mom.Who used to fight with Uncle Tom.She has good books that we can share.We snuggle up on a special chair.

Her house is where I like to goin the summer and in the snow.She takes me shopping; it’s always neat.If I’m bad or good, I’ll still get a treat

My Grandma, my grandmaWhen I’m with her, we have fun.My grandma, my grandmaShe’s my special someone.

She doesn’t yell. She doesn’t get mad.Even if I do something really bad.I play her piano and make up songs.She even lets me play it wrong.

My Grandma, my grandmaWhen I’m with her, we have fun.My grandma, my grandmaShe’s my special someone.She’s my special someone.She’s my special someone.

I love my Grandma, I really doAnd I know that she loves me too!!!

The end.