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Leadership Event  on September 21st for grades 7 &  8 sponsored by Central Wisconsin Talented and Gifted  organization.  Students spend the morning at Expeditions Unlimited in Baraboo learning to problem solve with a team.
KUDOS and THANKS to  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:

Steve Benck, Rich Jacobson, Joan Jacobson, Ramesh Janardhanam, Angela Bowers, Cherrie Westfield, Connie Daggett, Samantha Dixon, Deana Miller, Lisa O'Connell, Sue Dietsch, Susan Gorsuch, Rita Bryant, Sharon Trecek, Kerri Bredemann, Amber Denure, Lydia Khan, Julie Goldthorpe, Shannon Bolgrien, Angie Laffin, Jim Roach, Claude Denney, Marcie DeSomer, Eileen Marshall, Mary Grimm,  Kathy Tofson, Brigette Field, Mary Roberts, Erin Eslinger, Donda Daniels, Mary Kaluzny, Jim Marshall, Kris Malzahn, Alyssa Alberson, Charles Poches,  Nikki Schoenborn,  Cindi Edwards, Terry Kibby,  Rebecca Zeman, Jen Martens, Carly Thiel, Ciera Adams,  Kris Soderman, & Genny Petrulis ​
LEGO CLUB
Find out more about our LEGO Clubs for grades 2-5. 

View photos from our Mindstorms Lego Club
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NEWS!  
  • August Derleth  writing  contest has been renamed the Central Wisconsin Young Writers' Conference
Returning events
  • Math 24 
  • Central Wisconsin Young   Writer's  Contest
  • Spelling Bees
  • Wisconsin Mystery Box
  • Creative Arts Festival for grades 3/4 and 5/6
Previous Events  are located under "More" from the top menu.
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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.