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Whole-Grade Acceleration: Research, Advice, and Resources for Educators and Parents

Explore the benefits and considerations of whole-grade acceleration in education. Learn from experts, access resources, and ensure the best outcomes for academically advanced children. Presented by Kari DeMarco from Wenatchee SD.

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Whole-Grade Acceleration: Research, Advice, and Resources for Educators and Parents

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  1. Whole-Grade Acceleration Why to, How to by Kari DeMarco, Wenatchee SD

  2. Who is here? • Elementary teachers? • Secondary teachers? • Counselors? • Administrators? • Parents? • Other?

  3. There is TONS of positive research on early entrance to kindergarten and whole-grade acceleration (grade skipping)!However, I still say look for lots of green flags.Watch phrase: First, do no harm.

  4. Experts endorse it • Dr. Karen Rogers • Sylvia Rimm • ASCD • A Nation Deceived • Iowa Acceleration Scale • “Real” students, parents, converted teachers • Dr. Linda Silverman said so today!

  5. RESOURCES: *A Nation Deceived *Iowa Acceleration Scale *Slosson *My forms you can adapt *My reminder notes for myself you can adapt *WSD policies you can adapt *Sample letters *ILP example

  6. Questions or comments?

  7. Thank you for coming to WAETAG and to this presentation. Thank you for sticking your neck out there to help academically advanced children!

  8. For follow up: • Anything I don’t have here you can POSSIBLY find by going to: Wenatchee School District, Learning and Teaching, Enrichment and looking around. • Please try that first. But if you have further questions on acceleration you can call me at work at 509-662-9047 or email me at work: demarco.k@mail.wsd.wednet.edu • If you want me to speak or consult, use 509-860-4041 or karidemarco@timetoteach.com

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