Gifted and Talented
Gifted and Talented Learning in Project-Based Learning
Meadowlark School is not a “Focus School;” however, there is an intense focus on personalizing learning to make sure it is challenging, meaningful and engaging for every student. Students who are currently identified as Talented and Gifted under BVSD’s identification process continue to receive the support and enrichment identified in their Individual Learning Plans. Students who demonstrate exceptional background knowledge and skills are engaged in challenging and meaningful learning opportunities to enrich their learning. Learning is personalized for each student and families are involved in developing plans to support student needs. The flexible grouping within the learning community ensures all students receive instruction at their current level of performance and are engaged in rigorous projects to ensure academic growth. All students learn how to take the lead role in their own learning and teacher advisors monitor their work and progress.
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The BVSD Gifted & Talented (GT) Office supports schools and stakeholders, offers professional development, and oversees school-based programming. A wealth of information is available on the BVSD GT Webpage.
The Gifted & Talented Advisor (GTA) is the primary advocate for students, communications, and programming in the school.
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Jennifer Porter
Faculty Information
Location(s)
Meadowlark School
Department(s)
Meadowlark School Dept
Job Title
Gifted and Talented Tutor
Title(s)
Athletics-Activities-Events, Intramural - Spelling Bee, Science Olympiad Sponsor
Contact Information
School Email
School Phone
XXX-XXX-XXXX
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Biography
Jen grew up in Colorado before moving away to Seattle to complete a B.S. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Washington. She has also completed graduate coursework in speech pathology, Finnish and Estonian language and literature, and literary translation. She is also the summer camp director for a Finnish-language summer camp in Minnesota and translates books from Finnish into English when she's not at Meadowlark.
In her free time, Jen enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and three children. She enjoys reading, baking, and is looking forward to working with students, families, and school staff.
BVSD schools provide programming for Gifted and Talented (GT) students based on their identified needs and in accordance with district identification policy, which is based on a body of evidence. The BVSD Gifted & Talented (GT) Office supports schools and stakeholders, offers professional development, and oversees school-based programming. A wealth of information is available on the BVSD.org Gifted and Talented page.
The Gifted & Talented Advisor (GTA) is the primary advocate for students, communications, and programming in the school.
Students may be identified as Gifted & Talented in one or more of the following areas:
- General or specific intellectual ability
- Specific academic aptitude
- Creative or productive thinking
- Leadership abilities
- Visual arts, performing arts, musical or psychomotor abilities
Schools follow the BVSD Acceleration policy when making decisions about subject or grade level acceleration for students. Some highly advanced gifted children may enter kindergarten or first grade early through the BVSD Early Access policy.
The classroom teacher is the primary provider of advanced academic services to students. Programming is documented in the student's Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) or, at the secondary level, (ICAP). Programming may include academic, enrichment, and affective (social emotional) supports and extensions.
BVSD sponsors district-wide enrichment activities. These are open to students whether they are identified as GT or not. Learn more on the BVSD.org Gifted and Talented page.
- Corden Pharma Colorado Regional Science Fair (Grades 6-12)
- Destination Imagination - NOCO Canyon Region (Grades k-12)
- Boulder Regional History Day (Grades 6-12)
- Boulder Valley Regional Spelling Bee (Grades 3-8)
- Math Olympiads (Grades 4 and 5)
- Battle of the Books (Grades 3-12)