The Highly Capable Learner Program

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The Highly Capable Learner Program

• Report to the
• Superintendents Parent Advisory
• 2002-2003
• Susan Peterson,
• Director of Special Programs

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HCL Program Overview

• State and district funded program
• Aligned with the district curriculum
• Serves students identified as HCL
• Individual learning plans for each student
• District, school and classroom activities

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HCL Program Funding

• State per-pupil allocation
• District supplemental funding

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HCL Budget Expenditures

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HCL Population Trend
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HCL Students at Each Level

• Elementary
• 124 grade K-5
• Middle
• 150 grade 6-8
• High
• 229 grade 9-12

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HCL Demographic Profile
Number of HCL Students In District
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HCL Demographic Profile
of HCL Students Within Program
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HCL Program Staff

• Two full time program facilitators
• Added staff for activities and events
• Secretarial support

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HCL Facilitators Role
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HCL Student Identification

• Open nomination process
• Student testing in 3 areas
• Standardized achievement
• Cognitive abilities
• Academic creativity
• Team review of testing data
• Team selection

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HCL Service Design

• Individual student learning plans
• Parent involvement
• School site plans
• District organized activities
• Teacher student planning support

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HCL Menu of Activities

• Individual student
• Small group pullout
• Large group activity
• After school enrichment
• Regional state events

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Examples of HCL Activities
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HCL Program Challenges

• Aligning services activities with district
  curriculum
• Identifying the most effective student
  identification process
• Developing classroom teacher expertise

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