RISE
Gifted Education
Program Details
Legacy Traditional School (LTS) understands that Gifted students come to school with advanced knowledge and exceptional learning capacity. In order to address the special needs of these students, LTS offers an accelerated curriculum and differentiated instruction including the incorporation of “Depth and Complexity” (Kaplan, 2000) in all subject areas in the general education classroom. RISE (Recognising Individual Student Excellence) offerS content at an advanced level and pace, the ability to explore topics in significant depth, increased levels of questioning, and opportunities for student leadership roles through participation in special projects.
LTS also believes that gifted student instruction must involve the utilization of the upper levels of the “Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK)” academic rigor scale (Webb, 2009), therefore 80% of the lesson activities and questioning techniques in the gifted classes are inspired by the third and fourth levels (Strategic Reasoning and Extended Learning) of the DOK scale.
The curriculum for gifted students is specifically designed to challenge academically-advanced learners and provide experiences that require critical thinking, problem-solving, independent study skills, advanced communication skills, strategic and extending thinking and persistence when faced with challenges. When engaged in gifted program activities, students develop their unique abilities, maintain their passion for learning, and have the opportunity to contribute to the strength and vitality of the LTS school community.
As a result of offering differentiated instruction and advanced-level content and pace, gifted students will have the opportunity to achieve and exceed district goals at a level commensurate with their talent. They are also challenged to apply their knowledge and skills in complex, advanced ways so they can continue to develop academically.
If you are interested in having your child tested for the LTS gifted program, please complete and submit the LTS Gifted Packet that is now available online.