High Ability Identification Timeline and Information: Elementary
Elementary High Ability Parent Referral: Incoming 3rd and 4th Grade
Elementary High Ability Parent Referral: Incoming 5th and 6th Grade
Middle School High Ability Parent Referral (Coming Soon!)
MCCSC Guiding Principals of High Ability Education
Broad Based Planning Committee (BBPC)/High Ability Task Force
Indiana Administrative Code 511 requires that the Broad-Based Planning Committee (BBPC) includes diverse representation from the following groups:
The function of the High Ability Task Force/BBPC is to design and monitor the continuous development and implementation of the levels of services program for high ability students. (511 IAC 6-9.1-2, Section 2, Part (e)).
Since the development of a high ability program more than 30 years ago, the MCCSC has continuously maintained a Broad-Based Planning Committee that has served to provide guidance to the program and to support the Coordinator of High Ability Education. New state legislation in the area of high ability education went into effect in July 2007. Indiana Code for High Ability Education states that "the school corporation shall develop and periodically update a level of services program to provide educational opportunities to encourage high ability students to reach the highest possible level at every stage of development." In the fall of 2007, the High Ability Task Force was established and charged with the responsibility of developing and implementing a comprehensive K-12 program of services for all high ability students. This K-12 continuum of services is based on best practices, includes professional development and parent and student support, and is reevaluated and updated regularly.
General Resources
IDOE Office of High Ability Education: Indiana Department of Education
NAGC: National Association for Gifted Children
NRC/GT: The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented
Humanities and Geography
Indiana Humanities Council: Helps you use literature, history, philosophy, and ethics to strengthen Indiana’s human ties
Language Arts
ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication
Mathematics
Khan Academy: Free, online classes in almost any subject area
Museums
The Children's Museum: located in Indianapolis
Franklin Institute Science Museum: Tour the online exhibits and educational resources
Wonderlab: The Museum of Science, Health, and Technology
Science
Exploratorium: Science info for teachers and students
Frank Potter's Science Gems: Collection of math and science info and curriculum
NASA: Information about Space and planets
NSTA: National Science Teachers Association
Smithsonian Institution: The world's largest museum, education, and research complex
The Nature Conservancy: One of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world
Other Interesting Sites
Advanced Placement Program: AP's corner of College Board Online
College Board: Information about SAT, PSAT, AP tests, college planning, etc.
CNN: National news site
The Discovery Channel: Information on educational television shows
PBS: Public Broadcasting Service Online
Indiana Department of Education: Indiana Department of Education's website
Indiana University Precollege Programs: Year-round programs offered at Indiana University for K-12 students