MODEL+IMPLEMENTATION+SUGGESTIONS


 * General Implementation Recommendations**
 * Agree on goals before implementation. If you want students to develop higher order thinking and investigation skills, then consider using the SEM model as your primary model and using other models as supplements.
 * Parent Orientation and Training- involving parents in the process allows the community to become more involved in the program, providing essential resources to Tier III activities.
 * "Democratic School Management"--
 * Keep enrichment student-selected based on interests


 * Identification Recommendations**
 * Focus on developing and eliciting gifted behaviors
 * Follow six stages with two 'safety valves'
 * Stage 1: Test Scores
 * Stage 2: Teacher Nominations
 * Stage 3: Alternative Pathways
 * Stage 4: Special Nomination
 * Stage 5: Notify and Orient Parents
 * Stage 6: Action Information Nominations


 * Curriculum Compacting Recommendations**
 * Start small
 * Compact by content area and topic
 * Use a variety of pre-assessments
 * Use a variety of alternatives
 * Use a documentation system that is set up before starting


 * Enrichment Cluster Recommendations**
 * Work in enrichment should be ungraded
 * Encourage work that is interdisciplinary
 * Tasks must be in response to real world situations
 * All teachers-- including resource and non-core subject teachers-- should be involved and facilitate clusters
 * Create a special time in the schedule every week to guarantee enrichment time for all students.
 * "Academize" clusters by taking perspective of scholars and experts on topics. Look at topics through multiple lenses.