MOSAIC Challenging curriculum, unique environment for our highly-gifted learners Program Information Meetings - Eden Prairie Schools
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MOSAIC Challenging curriculum, unique environment for our highly-gifted learners Program Information Meetings January 8 & January 9
Mosaic Full Day Program
➢Development of the Mosaic program:
- 1st year (2013-14): grades 4 & 5
- 2nd year (2014-15): grade 6
- 3rd year (2015-16): grades 3 & 7
- 4th year (2016-17): grade 8
➢Two (2) classrooms for each grade level at Eden Lake
and Prairie View Elementary Schools
➢All schools maintain Gifted & Talented levels of service.
KEY continues to be offered at all elementary sites.
➢CMS model of enriched and advanced courses will be
covered in an information meeting on January 10; hosted
by CMS staff.
Mosaic Program
Purpose
The purpose of the full day program for highly-
gifted learners is to provide challenging curriculum
at an accelerated pace. The program meets the
unique academic and social/emotional needs of
students in grades three through six in a
supportive educational environment.
Mosaic Details ➢ Mosaic is an integrated part of the school ➢ Class sizes are aligned with district grade ranges ➢Prairie View Elementary & Eden Lake Elementary locations ➢The district has established transportation boundaries for Eden Prairie residents enrolled in Mosaic, parents should contact the EPS Transportation department directly with questions.
Highly Qualified
Teachers
➢ Knowledgeable in gifted best practices
➢ Understand the needs of gifted
students
Curriculum: Foundational Pieces for MOSAIC ➢ Use of best practices for gifted learners ➢ Rigor, depth, complexity & differentiation is embedded in all of our work ➢ Higher level questioning, thinking and discussions ➢ Meeting and exceeding state content standards
Curriculum: Foundational Pieces for MOSAIC ➢ STEM activities embedded in content areas ➢Active integration of technology ➢Compacting of content when appropriate ➢Flexible grouping ➢Capacity for subject acceleration
Additional Considerations
Students develop Student create
personal profiles to Schoology e-
guide instruction portfolios for their
work
Incorporate project Choice units are
based learning offered throughout
and/or student the school year
service projects
Curriculum
William & Mary Grade 6 History
Hands On Equations
units Day
M3 Math & Genius Hour and
Fermi Math Student Choice
Projects
EIE: Engineering is Personalized
Jr. Great Books Learning
Elementary
OptionsThe School Day Mosaic students take part in all school activities. Examples: ➢School-wide morning announcements, assemblies, lunch and recess ➢Leadership opportunities ➢Specials (music, art, phy ed, Spanish) ➢Classroom buddies with other grade levels
Prairie View Grade 6 Mosaic with
Grade 1 Buddies
Eden Lake Grade 5 & 6 Before
School Book ClubBand-Orchestra-Choir ➢4th grade students have the opportunity to participate in choir ➢5th & 6th grade students have the opportunity to participate in band and orchestra
Social Emotional Needs Responsive Classroom used in all classrooms Small group discussions to understand: ➢ Habits of Mind ➢ Perfectionism ➢Multiple intelligences ➢ Self-advocacy for learning style
Program for Highly Gifted ➢Mosaic is designed as a specific fit for academic needs; this is not a fit for all children. ➢An application must be submitted – not all students who apply will be accepted. ➢All students will need to be enrolled in Eden Prairie Schools at the time of the application.
Questions to Ask
➢ Is my child happy, developing, and making
academic growth and progress in school?
➢ If so, then Mosaic might not be needed
for your child.
➢ Not all students want to move to a new
site – be sure to discuss this with your
child.
➢ Does my child need a different pace and depth
of instruction to promote and deepen academic
growth and progress?
➢ If so, then Mosaic might fit the needs of
your child.Timeline
January 8 & 9 January 26 February 1 – March 30 March 30 April 14
Parent Information APPLICATIONS Placement committee Placement Final program
Meetings DUE review of applications notification via email commitment dueApplication
Applications are posted on the district website –
www.edenpr.org/MOSAIC
Notes:
1. Application for resident students currently enrolled in
an Eden Prairie Public School
2. Application for resident students enrolled at a school
outside of the Eden Prairie Public Schools –additional
assessment data may be needed to be sent with the
application.Identification Process
Each candidate’s application will be reviewed by
the district placement committee
The process uses multiple measures including:
➢ Ability assessment information
➢ Achievement assessment information
➢ Teacher observation
➢ Classroom performance
➢ Parent inputTier Eligibility Criteria
Tier One – Tier Two – Tier Three – Tier Four –
Both Ability & Both Ability & Both Ability & Both Ability &
Achievement Achievement Achievement Achievement
Student needs to score in Student needs to score in Student needs to score in Student needs to score in
this range on 3 or more of this range on 3 or more of this range on 3 or more of this range on 3 or more of
the test measures the test measures the test measures the test measures
Ability: Ability: Ability: Ability:
99th percentile on any of 98th percentile on any of 97th percentile on any of 96th percentile on any of
the ability measures the ability measures the ability measures the ability measures
Achievement: Achievement: Achievement: Achievement:
99th percentile score in 99th percentile range 98th percentile range 97th percentile range
reading and math score in reading or math score in reading or math score in reading or math
with a 95th percentile in with a 95th percentile in with a 95th percentile in
other subject other subject other subjectPlacement Process
➢Tier One and Tier Two applicants demonstrate
the highest need for this type of program and
will be given first preference for the Mosaic
program
➢Tier Three and Tier Four applicants will be
reviewed by the committee; these students are
generally placed in the KEY programThank You Michelle Ament Sue Feigal-Hitch Sr. Director of Personalized Learning District Coordinator of Gifted Programs Michelle_Ament@edenpr.org sfeigalhitch@edenpr.org 952-975-7796 952-975-7060 Felicia Thames Tim Beekmann Prairie View Principal Eden Lake Principal fthames@edenpr.org tbeekmann@edenpr.org 952-975-8800 952-975-8400 Elementary Gifted & Talented Specialists: Khelsey Ceaser– Prairie View Lenore Dryke – Forest Hills Andrea McCarty– Cedar Ridge Sheryl Cater – Eden Lake Dianna Kelly – Oak Point Jamie Lent – EHSI
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