  Welcome to Avondale Gifted and Talented! Lead Teacher Ms. Kate Martin Click here for Ms. Martin's website Download Ms. Martin's latest classroom newsletter here. Teacher Ms. Michelle Gierman Download the latest Student Scoop from Ms. Gierman's class here. Teacher Crissa King crissa.king@avondale.k12.mi.us Teacher Amanda Merrill Amanda.merrill@avondale.k12.mi.us Woodland Elementary Principal Arryn Schneider 248-537-6900 *Please note that beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, the Avondale GATE Program will be located in Meadows Learning Center. Download the program brochure here. Avondale GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) Program Giftedness occurs in many different disciplines, in many different cultures, and in all socioeconomic levels. Identification should be based on multiple measures of success, including achievement and aptitude tests, teacher referrals and observations, parent referrals, and portfolio submissions. Students identified as gifted, no matter what area of giftedness, deserve to be challenged and helped to reach their full potential. Gifted students should be offered the chance to expand their knowledge base and develop their special talents. Differentiation of gifted learners should occur in the classroom, including offering different content, process, and products for these learners. Gifted students' social and emotional needs should also be addressed as they may develop in different ways than their peers. Mission Statement The mission of the Avondale GATE program is to provide a positive learning environment in which academically gifted children are nurtured and supported. Guiding Principles Educational experiences fit the needs for each student Ability-based and mixed age academic groupings Support for the social and emotional needs of student population Key Values High academic standards Individual learning paths unique to each student  Current Program Location: Woodland Elementary 6465 Livernois Road Troy, MI 48098  Future Location (beginning in 2019-20): Meadows Learning Center 1435 W. Auburn Road Rochester Hills, MI 48309 Click here for the Frequently Asked Questions & Answers about the Avondale GATE program moving to Meadows. Avondale GATE is a positive learning environment in which academically gifted children are supported. GATE provides educational experiences unique to the needs of each student, ensuring growth through challenge.
     Parent Resources Ms. Martin's Parent Resources Page - here. Michigan Association for Gifted Children - here. National Association for Gifted Children - here. Gifted in Michigan - here. Supporting Gifted Learners - here. Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) - here. Joshua Raymond writes about the importance of gifted education (click on the title) |
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