Enrichment Program at

Sanbornton Central School

What is “enrichment”?

Enrichment refers to lessons, activities and programs that are designed to enhance children’s learning experiences.  These experiences expand on, or are offered in addition to, the regular curriculum, and may be offered before, during or after school.

Enrichment experiences expose students to a wide variety of disciplines that can include academics, visual arts, performing arts, recreation, hobbies and a variety of special events.

Collectively, these lessons, activities and programs are designed to appeal to students of varying abilities and skill levels, although a particular activity or program may target students with special skills, abilities or needs.  An example of this is:  “Rolling on the River” Summer 2007 Enrichment Program.

Who is the Enrichment Coordinator and what does she do?

Suzanne Bergman is the Enrichment Coordinator for the Winnisquam Regional School District.  Mrs. Bergman has fourteen years of teaching experience in a variety of school settings and grade levels.  Most recently, she taught fourth and fifth grade at Southwick School.  Sue has taught summer school and worked as a private tutor for students ranging from Kindergarten through twelfth grade.  In addition, Mrs. Bergman has worked as an educational consultant for the past five years presenting workshops for both teachers and parents at the district, regional and state level.   Some of her workshop topics include:    Increasing Student Motivation, Improving the Home-School Connection, How to Develop an Integrated Summer School Program and many others.

Some of the services that are provided by the Enrichment Coordinator include: 

·         Supporting teachers by offering strategies and tools to challenge students within the classroom

·         Acting as a link between students, parents/guardians, teachers and administrators

·         Identifying students using new enrichment criteria

·         Tracking student progress and growth

·         Providing additional enrichment activities beyond the school day

What will the new enrichment program look like? (Formerly known as GAP or G&T)

• Who will teach the students?  The classroom teacher will provide enrichment/challenge with support and consult of the Enrichment Coordinator.
• Where will students be taught?  Instruction will take place in the regular education classroom.
• How will individual student needs be met?  The coordinator will consult with grade level teams and provide a variety tools and strategies to help classroom teachers differentiate instruction in the classroom.
• How will staff know individual student needs?  Pre-assessing instructional units, MAP testing, NECAP testing, student self-evaluations, student interest surveys, student interviews and parent surveys will be some of the tools used to assess student needs.

 Contact Information for Sue Bergman:

Although Sue works at three different schools, Southwick, Sanbornton Central and the WRMS, her office is located at the Middle School.

 Winnisquam Regional Middle School

76 Winter Street

Tilton, NH  03276

Phone: 603-286-7143 Ext. 223

Email: sbergman@wrsdsau59.org

Fax:  603-286-7410