Special Programs

Technology:
The availability and use of technology in the classrooms is expanding. Every classroom now has at least 1 computer for students. Every floor has access to laptops for additional instructional support. The enitre school has either wired or wireless access to the Internet. Our classroom use of SmartBoards continues to expand.

Renzulli Learning System:
 We will be growing our use of this innovative instructional aide. Students and parents may access the site by use of student passwords. Passwords are available through your classroom teacher or parent coodinator. Read below for an excerpted passage:

"The Renzulli Learning System (RLS) is a web software tool for teachers and students that is used to identify and develop the gifts and talents of all children by providing easily accessible high quality materials and resources for elementary and middle school students. Renzulli Learning is a completely new adaptation of work that is based on almost 30 years of research designed to help students learn more about their own interests and talents. Taking advantage of state of the art technology, Renzulli Learning searches out an enormous amount of information on the web to find enriching, challenging differentiated enrichment opportunities for all students in their areas of interest and choice. Research suggests that students achieve at higher levels when they pursue topics and activities of personal interest and that enrichment can be provided to all students through the use of Renzulli Learning."

 What else does Renzulli Learning offer parents?

"In Renzulli Learning, parents also have their own web site to chart their child’s progress and view his or her profile. Articles are selected just for parents, as are helpful links to web sites that help parents and are updated on a regular basis. Parents can discuss their child’s progress with teachers and their children and help their child pursue their special interests by helping them buy or find the books they select as favorites, or helping them participate in on-line creative writing competitions and supporting them as they pursue independent projects and virtual field trips, as well as all of the other options available in Renzulli Learning."
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