GAP

Enrichment refers to lessons, activities, and programs that are designed to enhance 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.

A few examples of this are:

“Rolling on the River” - Summer 2007 Enrichment Program

Challenge Math Projects Workshop - Summer 2008

Robotic LEGO Club – Summer 2008

Who is the Enrichment Coordinator and what is her role?

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 education 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, Differentiating Instruction, and many others.

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

· Supporting teachers by offering strategies, tools, and activities 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

Commonly Asked Questions:

How do students get “identified” to receive enrichment? The District Enrichment Committee determined that if a student meets two out of three criteria listed below s/he will be eligible for supplemental enrichment activities offered by the district.

1. Above grade-level in NWEA MAP testing

2. Noted as Proficient with Distinction in the state NECAP testing

3. Recommended by his/her teacher for working above grade-level

Who teaches students during the school day? Classroom teachers provide enrichment/challenge with support and consult of the Enrichment Coordinator.

Where are students taught? Instruction takes place in the regular education classroom.

How are individual student needs met? The enrichment coordinator consults with grade level teams on a regular basis to provide a variety tools, strategies, and activities to help classroom teachers differentiate instruction in the classroom.

How will staff know individual student needs? Pre-assessing instructional units, MAP testing, formative and summative assessment, NECAP testing, student self-evaluations, interest surveys, student interviews, and parent surveys are some of the tools used to assess student needs.

Contact Information for Sue Bergman:

Sue travels between Southwick School , Sanbornton Central School , Union Sanborn School , and Winnisquam Regional Middle School . Her office is located at:

Winnisquam Regional Middle School

76 Winter Street

Tilton , NH 03276

Phone: 603-286-7143 Ext. 223

Email: sbergman@wrsdsau59.org

Fax: 603-286-7410