• Accelerated and Enriched Curriculum (AEC) Services

    Accelerated and Enriched Curriculum (AEC) Services at the Elementary Level

    AEC Single Acceleration
    AEC services for single year acceleration in math at the elementary level are provided to identified students in the area of mathematics at grades 4 and 5. To identify students for participation in this program we evaluate multiple student measures. Our experience has shown that students consistently scoring between the 90th and 96th  percentile on the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) Test, and exceeding grade level standards on local and state assessments have the most success in this demanding program. Students are first identified at the end of third grade using a matrix. The identification process occurs again at the end of 4th grade as well to provide additional opportunities to students. Approximately the top 10% of students are identified district wide.

    Students identified for single accelerated AEC at grades 4 and 5 participate in a mathematics program using Eureka Math and a one year accelerated curriculum, CMP 3, which is a middle school math program aligned with the Common Core. In 4th grade, AEC teachers will work with students to compact 4th and 5th grade math standards.  In 5th grade, AEC teachers will work with  students to complete 6th grade math standards. This is a very rigorous math program which progresses at a faster pace than instruction in a typical elementary classroom. Students participating in the program also demonstrate computational fluency across the operations and apply their fact knowledge to traditional and non-traditional algorithms

    AEC Double Acceleration
    AEC services for a two year acceleration in math at the elementary level are provided to identified students in the area of mathematics at grades 4 and 5. To identify students for participation in this program we evaluate multiple student measures. Our experience has shown that students consistently scoring between the 97th and 99th percentile on the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) Test, and exceeding grade level standards on local and state assessments have the most success in this demanding program. Students are first identified at the end of third grade using a matrix. The identification process occurs again at the end of 4th grade as well to provide additional opportunities to students. Approximately the top 3% of students are identified district wide.

    Students identified for double accelerated AEC at grades 4 and 5 participate in a replacement mathematics program using a two year accelerated curriculum, CMP 3, which is a middle school math program aligned with the Common Core. This means, fourth graders will complete sixth grade math, and fifth graders complete seventh grade math. This is a very rigorous math program which progresses at a faster pace than instruction in a typical elementary classroom. Students participating in the program also demonstrate computational fluency across the operations and apply their fact knowledge to traditional and non-traditional algorithms.

    Elementary AEC Matrices
     - Incoming 4th grade AEC Math Matrix April 2024
     - Incoming 5th grade AEC Math Matrix April 2024

    Elementary Enrichment
    In 3rd grade the AEC teachers and 3rd grade classroom teachers work together to meet the needs of all 3rd graders (not enrolled in dual language) by providing activities for use in the classroom, by meeting with small groups, or by working as co-teachers in a whole group setting. Instructional approaches and groupings of 3rd grade students change often in order to provide students with enrichment opportunities for the children at their level.



    Accelerated and Enriched Curriculum Services at the Middle School Level
    Accelerated and Enriched Curriculum services at the Middle School level are provided to identified students in the area of mathematics and literacy at grades 6, 7, and 8.

    To identify students for participation in the mathematics program, all students are re-identified at the end of fifth grade using a matrix of multiple measures which include: Map math data, IAR and classroom data. Two accelerated math options are available to District 41 children that qualify. Those scoring consistently at the 98/99 percentile along with meeting other matrix criteria, are identified for participation in the two-year accelerated math program. The course work for these students is Pre-Algebra in grade 6, Algebra in grade 7, and Geometry in grade 8. Students who consistently score at the 85 - 97th percentile and meet or exceed on classroom assessments are identified for participation in the one-year accelerated math program. The course work for these students is 6th Grade Common Core Accelerated in grade 6, Pre-Algebra in grade 7, and Algebra in grade 8.

    To identify students for participation in the literacy program, students are identified at the end of fifth grade using a matrix of MAP reading data, IAR and classroom data. Students scoring consistently at the 98/99 percentile and exceed grade level local and state assessments are identified to participate in this rigorous program. Above grade level English Language Arts standards from the Common Core for ELA, as well as resources from the Center for Gifted Education at the College of William and Mary are utilized within this coursework.