Welcome to
Project T.R.E.E.!
Evergreen
Park Elementary School District 124 is dedicated to providing all learners with
curriculum opportunities that permit them to reach their optimum levels of
learning. Our district celebrates the
giftedness in all children; however, we recognize that differences exist among
individual learners.
District 124 offers a core curriculum for all students
which is differentiated for gifted/talented learners through modification of
content, process, product, or learning environment. Project TREE students are grouped in clusters
of four to six in classrooms at all grade levels according to their area of
strength, to maximize the opportunity for consistent interaction with their
intellectual peers.
Curricular enhancement is provided to identified students
directly through two gifted resource teachers using a pull-out curriculum
model. The student will engage in
various forms of critical and creative thinking activities: Specifically in the
areas of divergent thinking, convergent thinking, visual/spatial perception,
and evaluative thinking.
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Quarter one will
focus on various forms of logic and problem-solving.
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Quarter two will
emphasize research skills utilizing technological tools to garner information,
and as a vehicle for communication.
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Quarter three
uses novels to develop critical thinking skills as well as to explore
social/emotional issues.
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Quarter four
integrates multiple subjects and cooperative problem-solving, as students learn
about aspects of the solar system which culminates in a trip to the
Program Goals:
The Evergreen Park School
District 124 Project TREE program will:
1)
Emphasize
higher level thinking skills (problem
solving; critical and creative thinking; divergent, abstract and evaluative
thinking)
2)
Provide
Enrichment (research, project
development, skill refinement)
3)
Encourage Creativity (awareness of the
world through different perspectives, different ways of solving problems)
4)
Concentrate on
the whole child (emotionally, socially,
and academically) Practicing communication skills necessary to interact
acceptably and comfortably with others in order to share his/her knowledge and
talents in a positive manner.
5)
Group
identified students together (at
times) in order to meet their specific needs.
6)
Provide direct
instruction to identified gifted/talented students on a part time basis.
7)
Require
on-going staff development to help
teachers better understand children who exhibit high performance or capability
in intellectual, creative, and/or specific academic fields.
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If you should have any questions please contact the Gifted
Resource Office
(708) 423-0950 ext. 2122.
Sincerely,
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Mrs.
Kim Shine |
Mrs.
Amanda Ewert Instructional
Support Differentiation Facilitator |
