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Oakridge AAC Contact: Kirsten Spoto
Email: Kirsten.Spoto@apsva.us
X: @K_Spoto
Arlington Public Schools is dedicated to maximizing the strengths and potential of all students so they may become self-confident, well-rounded, responsible, and productive citizens. Gifted services are implemented through school-based and countywide activities, which comply with School Board and State objectives. The Office of Advanced Academics and Talent Development ensures that school-based services are delivered in the following ways:
- According to a collaborative resource model in which the classroom teacher works with the Advanced Academics Coach (AAC) to develop and present appropriately differentiated learning experiences for advanced learners within the general education classroom.
- In the general education classroom setting with identified students cluster-grouped (minimum of 10) and through a variety of flexible groupings based on ongoing data with teachers who are specifically trained in the instructional needs of and curriculum written for advanced and gifted learners.
- Through curricula that are differentiated or extended from concepts in the general education curriculum, and when appropriate, through opportunities for enrichment and extension.
The APS Advanced Academics and Talent Development Office is guided by the 2022-2027 APS Gifted Services Local Plan.
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Oakridge Referral Form: SY 24-25 Referrals are due by 4/1/25. Referrals submitted after 4/1/25 will be processed in SY 25-26.
Fall 2024 Parent Information Night – This presentation provides an AATD Services Overview at Oakridge. Here is a video explaining the AATD at APS Overview.
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Quarterly Differentiation Record Forms: Q1 2024 Grade 1- Grade 5
G1_24-25 Q1 Differentiation Record Form
G2_24-25 Q1 Differentiation Record Form
G3_ 24-25 Q1 Differentiation Record Form