A resource for parents and students in the Deer Valley School District
SAGE
is a content replacement program in language arts and math for identified gifted
students in grades 3-6. Students meet
daily in a self-contained grouping, in lieu of general education classrooms to
receive their instruction in English language arts and/or math from an endorsed
gifted teacher. Curriculum, materials,
and content are accelerated and enriched at the appropriate challenge level for
students. The pace of instruction is
quick with discussions probing for breadth and depth as well as precision and
clarity. Students are encouraged to problem
solve, think critically and persevere to reach their potential for achievement.
SAGE offers an environment of like minds for the duration of a full class period in either English language arts and/or math. The SAGE learning environment provides opportunities to see and make connections from prior learning, across curricular areas, to present learning.
Program Goals
Academic goals: Our students will develop…
Students will develop…
For Additional Information:
NAGC Position Paper on Acceleration
Commentary: An Analysis of the Research on Ability Grouping by James A. Kulik
SAGE offers an environment of like minds for the duration of a full class period in either English language arts and/or math. The SAGE learning environment provides opportunities to see and make connections from prior learning, across curricular areas, to present learning.
Program Goals
Academic goals: Our students will develop…
- a command of content
- flexibility of thought to reach a variety of approaches to solutions
- effort at clarity and expression of thought
- depth of analysis in content areas
- openness to new concepts and ideas
- love of learning
Students will develop…
- a spirit of collaboration and respect
- acceptance of differences to appreciate and respect not only the content of study but each other
- trust and pride in their ability to produce excellence
- courage to create and take risks with confidence in their own abilities and ideas
- responsibility as self-reliant learners
For Additional Information:
NAGC Position Paper on Acceleration
Commentary: An Analysis of the Research on Ability Grouping by James A. Kulik