High Ability Learner

What are the goals of the High Ability Learner Program within the Blair Community Schools?

Identify and provide services to students who demonstrate potential abilities of high performance in intellectual and/or academic areas
Provide services for identified students that incorporate curriculum adaptations, teaching methods, activities, and/or instructional materials designed to meet the needs of high-ability learners
Provide guidance and counseling services to meet the needs of high-ability learners
Communicate the various aspects of the program for high-ability students to staff, students, and the community
Evaluate goals, activities, materials, procedures, and recognize student accomplishments

What are the objectives of the high ability learner program within the Blair Community Schools?

To develop awareness about the nature and needs of high-ability learners
To provide an organizational structure that will facilitate curriculum experiences for high-ability learners
To provide adequate human and material resources to meet the program goals
To coordinate the curricular and extra-curricular experiences that high- ability learners pursue within the general education program
To allow flexibility in the learning environments so that students can pursue individual interests and advanced areas of study
To provide opportunities for professional development in the areas of involvement and student progress
To conduct periodic evaluations for faculty to engage in long-range program planning and to exchange information and ideas relating to all aspects of the program.

What program services, options and strategies do the Blair Community Schools utilize to support and stimulate its high ability learners?

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