GTED 7621 - Clustering and Grouping Strategies to Meet the Needs of Gifted Students

Cluster grouping of gifted students is a strategy used to meet the needs of gifted students. Approaches such as Total School Cluster Grouping and School-wide Cluster Grouping are used to improve the achievement and performance of not only gifted students, but of ALL students in a school. This course includes the rationale for and specifics of gifted clustering as well as the Total School Cluster Grouping model. It will include ideas on how to implement this practice in your elementary school. Participants will investigate how to work with students in cluster-grouped classrooms using such strategies as compacting, differentiating curricula, tiered activities, and more. For K-6 classroom teachers, resource specialists, and administrators.

Credits: 2