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Advanced Learning Instruction

The Swallow School District believes in maximizing the potential of all students and is committed to growing each child in their learning, achievement, and curiosity as a lifelong learner. Through the advanced learner referral process, every effort is made to form a partnership with parents, students, and staff to ensure that the resultant programming is what is best for the child. For more information, contact Andy Eisenbach, Principal, at 262-367-2000 x103 or via email at eisenbacha@swallowschool.org. 

Swallow School District Advanced Learning Mission Statement:

The Swallow School District is committed to providing excellence in education for all students. The district recognizes that some students, by virtue of their innate outstanding abilities, are capable of high performance. The Swallow School District recognizes that these students are entitled to a rigorous and relevant curriculum delivered in an appropriately paced and supportive educational environment. Therefore, programming will be provided to develop their particular level of giftedness.

The Pyramid Model specifies three levels of programming options:

Level of Programming

Program Options

Percent of Identified Students
(approximations)

Level 3

Programming options for students whose primary needs can’t be met through regular classroom differentiation or special group programming.

3-5% of Identified Students

Level 2

Programming options for students whose primary needs may require special group programming beyond the regular classroom.

20%-30% of Identified Students

Level 1

Programming options for these students can primarily be met through regular classroom differentiation.

60%-70% of Identified Students

 

Swallow School Universal Programming


In an effort to provide an engaging, enriching learning experience for all students, the following opportunities and support can be available to interested students, regardless of advanced learner identification.

  • Digital Programs:
    • ALEKS
    • IXL
    • Reflex
    • Breakout EDU
  • Curriculum:
    • Academic/Career Planning Instruction
    • Breakout groups
    • Pull-out math groups
    • Math Grade Acceleration
    • Compressed Math Curriculum pathways
    • Math Brain Challenges (Lower Elementary)
    • Accelerated Reading Groups/Book Clubs
    • Battle of the Books (4th Grade)
    • Social Studies Simulations
    • Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
  • Clubs/Field Trips:
    • SLALN Anthology Project
    • SEF After-School Clubs
    • Science Immersion Trips
    • STEM Class
    • Fluid Power Challenge
    • Student Council
    • Leadership Mindset (in collaboration with Arrowhead High School)
    • Kindness Club
    • Leadership Conferences
    • Drama/Musical
    • Art Club
    • Solo & Ensemble
    • Symphony/Art Museum
    • Math Team

Swallow School Universal Screening Assessments


Swallow utilizes various sources of data when making determinations about a students’ advanced learning abilities. These instruments include, but are not limited to, STAR Benchmarks, AIMSweb Plus Literacy Screenings, Forward Exam, and CogAT Ability Testing (2nd/5th grades).