Telluride Elementary Enrichment/Gifted Education Program

The Telluride Elementary School provides both academic and talent development to challenge and extend learning for all students. Listed below are the delivery options available:

All Students

• Options for alternative assignments and projects

• Flexible grouping

• Within class enrichment

• Field trips and off campus enrichment

• School-wide enrichment programs featuring film, music, drama, exhibits and lectures

• Guidance/counseling programs

• Use of technology and other media

Some Students

• Book Club

• Advance literature groups

• National Geographic Bee

• Math competitions

• Research projects

• Conflict mediation

• Plays

• Presentations/exhibits

Few Students

• Personal education plans (IMAP)

• Acceleration

• Rocky Mountain Talent Search

Instructional Strategies for Enrichment that support GT students at Telluride Elementary

• Differentiated instruction emphasizing higher order thinking skills

• Open ended assignments

• Creative teaching and creative assessments

• Independent research skills

• Group presentations

• Cooperative learning

• Flexible grouping

• Learning centers

• Ability/interest grouping/assignments

• Curriculum compacting

• Curriculum extensions