Andover Kansas Public Schools

 

 #USD 385

 

Elementary Extended Learning Program

 

 2009 - 2010

 

The Extended Learning Program is a resource-setting program for identified gifted special education students.  Each student has an individual educational plan.  There is a classroom for each elementary site. 

 

 

CSI Theme

 

                                                                                                                                        CSI stands for:

                                                                                                                                            C - Creatively

                                                                                                                                            S - Solving

                                                                                                                                             I - Investigations

 

 

Instructional Plans for 2009-2010

 

*Forensic Science

*Crime Scene Detectives

*Online Mysteries

*One Hour Mysteries

*Six Hats Thinking

*Creative Problem Solving

*Thinklab

*Stories With Holes

*Creative Writing

 

Supplies for the Year

 

*1 Box Facial Tissues

*2 Glue Sticks

*2 Mechanical Pencil (Labeled with Name)

*Refill Lead for Pencil

*2 Boxes of Healthy Snacks for Rewards

 

Optional Supplies

*Ziploc Baggies (Any Size)

*1 inch 3 Ring White Notebook with Front Plastic Insert

*5 Tab Erasable Dividers

*3 Ring Nylon Binder Pouch

 

Upon Request Supplies

*Additional Healthy Snacks throughout the Year

*3-4 Auction Items (Under $10 total) three times yearly

*Snacks/drinks/supplies for special events

 

 

 

Extended Learning Program Classroom Rules:

 

Respect: Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Responsibility:  Take care of yourself, others, and everyone's things.

Caring:  Help each other.

Fairness:  Treat everyone the same and share.

Trustworthiness:  Keep your word.

Citizenship:  Take care of our school. 

 

 

ELP Curriculum Goals:

*Communication

*Problem Solving/Reasoning

*Making Learning Relevant

*Creative Thinking

 

 

How is ELP Taught?

ELP is taught through  Project Based Learning.  This is a shift from the teacher centered model of teaching to the student centered model of learning. PBL is activity based and structured around the students taking responsibility for their own learning.  The following is a list of possible activities that your child may be asked to participate in:

1.  Multiple Intelligence

2.  Learning Styles

3.  Student Centered Learning

4.  Meaningful and Authentic Tasks

5.  Higher Order Thinking (analysis, synthesis, evaluation)

6.  Concrete/hands on learning

7.  Cross Curricular Integration

8.  Activation and Determination of Prior Knowledge

 

What do the students do in the classroom?

The students have a weekly contract (Case Log) that is implemented.  They will earn Case Cash for completing weekly obligations.  This Case Cash will be used for special auctions held throughout the year.  Instructors/Para-Educators will serve students in the regular classroom as well.

 

Teacher Assignments for 2009-2010

 

Stacey King

 

kings@usd385.org

 

Meadowlark - 1411 N. Main - 218-4630                                                            Prairie Creek - 654 YMCA Blvd. - 218-4830                                                            Sunflower - 616 E. Douglas - 218-4730

 

 

Vickie Olsen

 

olsenv@usd385.org

 

Cottonwood - 1747 N. Andover Road - 2`8-4620                                             Robert Martin - 2343 N. 159th Street - 218-4720                                                  Wheatland - 15200 E. 21st Street - 218-4820