Gifted Services
Gifted Services Mission:
Meeting the specialized needs of gifted students through a rigorous learning environment continuously promoting life-long learning.

Goals:
1. Increase the identification and services of under-represented populations of gifted students.
2. Gifted students show adequate yearly growth in learning.
3. Increase participation of gifted students in educational opportunities.
Gifted Services Staff
Ms. Karen Foss, Gifted Intervention Specialist - Osborne
Mrs. Rosanne Poeschl, Gifted Intervention Specialist - Ontario
Mr. Devin Stang, Gifted Intervention Specialist - Hancock
Mrs. Sally Williamsen, Gifted Intervention Specialist - Mills & Venice
Mrs. Luanne Maschari, Administrative Assistant - Board of Education
Mrs. Julie Lenner McDonald, Director - Board of Education

Intervention Services, Grades K-8
Services for students who are gifted with Superior Cognitive, Specific Academic, or Creative Thinking Ability

Gifted Intervention Specialists provide support to teachers as they plan and implement strategies and activities in accordance with students’ Written Education Plans. These are integrated services that take place in the classroom and are closely connected with the curriculum. Basic elements include differentiated instruction and the use of higher level thinking skills.

Direct Intervention Services, Grades 3-6
Services for students who are gifted with Superior Cognitive and/or Specific Academic Abilities in Mathematics

In addition to Intervention Services, these students are also provided with daily instruction in mathematics by a GIS in the context of a resource room. The focus for this group of students is the development of their mathematics skills and knowledge at a level consummate their ability level. Students will use general education curriculum that is modified to meet their needs.

Enrichment Opportunities
For students identified in selected areas, Sandusky City Schools participates in enrichment opportunities hosted by various organizations and institutions.

Options available for Junior High and Senior High School Gifted Students
Students with superior ability are served through comprehensive curriculum offerings at the Junior and Senior High levels. Honors classes in each of the academic disciplines are provided for students in Grade 7-12. Students in Grade 8 may take Algebra I. Sandusky High School offers a range of AP courses, Dual enrolment and PSEO (Post Secondary Enrolment Options). In addition, many extra-curricular options are available for these students.

Academic Acceleration Opportunities

All students learn and progress at different rates and the time it takes to reach academic standards varies among students. Academic acceleration adjusts the pace of instruction to the student’s capabilities, provides an appropriate level of challenge by removing the barriers to accessing appropriately challenging curriculum and reduces the time period necessary for students to complete traditional schooling. Early entrance to kindergarten and or first grade, subject and or whole grade acceleration, and early graduation are options available to students of Sandusky City Schools.


Please contact your child's building principal or Julie McDonald (419.621.2739) to begin the conversation about whether this opportunity can benefit your student.
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