
Gifted Education
Exploring Potential Program
Exploring Potential is Littleton Elementary School District’s program for kindergarten through eighth-grade gifted learners. Gifted students in Exploring Potential receive pull-out and/or push-in services to enhance their learning. The curriculum consists of interdisciplinary, concept-based units that incorporate problem-based learning, higher-order thinking skills, and creativity.
Mission Statement:
“Through the provision of differentiated curriculum, parent outreach, and teacher coaching, Littleton Elementary School District’s Exploring Potential Program supports the academic, social and emotional needs of kindergarten through eighth-grade students identified as gifted.”
How is a Student Identified as Gifted?
Students scoring at the 97th percentile or higher on the Cognitive Abilities Test are identified as gifted in Littleton Elementary School District. We conduct gifted testing several times each school year. Any student referred by a parent/guardian or teacher is eligible for testing, as long as they have not been previously tested within the past year. The records of new students identified in other districts will be carefully reviewed to determine eligibility.
How to Advocate for Your Gifted Child
Educating yourself on the fundamental of gifted education is a great first step. This includes familiarizing yourself with:
- The academic, social, and emotional needs of gifted students.
- Laws pertaining to gifted education in Arizona.
- The expectations adopted by Littleton Elementary School District pertaining to gifted education.
If a concern arises, make an appointment to speak with the gifted education teacher.
Arizona state statute definition of a gifted student:
“due to superior intellect or advanced learning ability, or both, is not afforded an opportunity for otherwise attainable progress and development in regular classroom instruction and who needs appropriate gifted education services, to achieve at levels commensurate with the child’s intellect and ability.”
Gifted Education Staff
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Michelle Younghans Gifted Send message »Additional information
Hometown
San Marcos, TXFavorite Subject
Reading and ScienceHobbies
Exercising, reading, hiking, taking care of my petsMessage
"If you can imagine it, you can create it. If you dream it, you can become it." - William Arthur Ward
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Roberta Garcia Gifted Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Cashion, ArizonaFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Anything sportyMessage
¡Sí, se puede!
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Adriana Amavisca Gifted Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Hermosillo, SonoraFavorite Subject
BiologyHobbies
Photography, reading, travelMessage
Everything is possible with a positive attitude, determination, and hard work I'm excited to be a part of the EV STEM Academy!
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Michele Nowell Gifted Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Philadelphia, PAFavorite Subject
ReadingHobbies
Traveling, reading, going to the theater (performance, movies, etc.)Message
"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence PLUS character - that is the goal of true education." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Saudat Balogun K-8 Gifted Send message »Additional information
Hometown
Ogbomoso (Nigeria)Favorite Subject
BiologyHobbies
Dancing and singing.Message
"There is no magic to achievement, it's really about hard work, choices, and persistence." - Michelle Obama