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Advanced Learner Events
for 2019-2020

​Past Years' Events  are located under "More" from the top menu.
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Congratulations to our
​Young Authors Contest Winners!
Bailey S, Ava B, Nathan E, Julia C, Brooke V, Brianna Y,  Cora S,  Stella E, Olivia K, Kinley L, Taryn K, Ginger J, Liam S, Rachael J, Quinton S, Mary M, Solayna D, Jules D, Colin L, Wyatt A, Llandel S, Emmett C, & Anitra K
They will receive their anthologies in the fall.

KUDOS and THANKS to our  Volunteers!
Most of our events and projects  need adult volunteers to lead, assist, and chaperone.  The students certainly  appreciate all the guidance and coordination that goes into making these events happen!  MANY thanks to:

Kathryn Essex, Stephanie Clements,   Kevin Brown,  Joy Zajda,  Rich Jacobson, Joan Jacobson, Kathy Tofson,  Jen Martens, Emily Janes,  Ciera Adams,   Mary Kaluzny,  Amy Eppinger, Nikki Schoenborn,   Teresa Paulson,  Terri Amend, Karissa Jahn, Fritz Hammer, Megan Altmann, Cindi Edwards, Susan Gorsuch,  Genny Petrulis, Elizabeth Martens, Jenny Karpelenia,   Kaitlyn Maratek, Tyler Carl, Megan Pilecky, Amanda Semrad,  Ruth Kopecky,   Fred Ferch, Dave Ferch.
Projects, Events, Photos and Resources are always being added to the Advanced Learner Webpage. Be sure to check back often to see what challenges students are participating in.   Use the Menu at the top to learn more!

Philosophy

Goals
The Portage Community School District recognizes the unique needs of Advanced Learners.    Our  program provides  opportunities for students who have been identified as having high  academic  performance capabilities.  Students    benefit from lessons, resources, and events which encourage their growth as learners.  

​A student's academic needs are constantly changing.  Portage recognizes this and strives to provide every student  what they need when they need it.    This may mean  an advanced class one year and grade-level curriculum the next.   Some students may work on a special project one month, but  be part of whole class instruction the next.   Periodically students may be challenged by instruction from another adult or be part of  a collaborative group investigating a topic.   
  • To collaborate  in the identification process of Advanced Learners and the development of an effective program.
  • To document  student progress with an Individualized Learning Plan, based on multiple sources. 
  • To provide flexibility in identification based on a student’s current needs.
  • To assist teachers in meeting the needs of high ability students  in their classroom.
  • To offer opportunities  for Advanced Learners to share their learning with each other.
 
Teachers meet at least monthly with the K-5 Learning Coach to discuss the progress of Advanced Learners.  Please contact your child's teacher for more details on  the instruction  they are receiving.