Ms. Weller
Perkins Gifted Program
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Anne Weller
Gifted Specialist
893-2117
wellera@pcsb.org "A Wise Teacher Makes Learning a Joy"
Gifted Education The goal of gifted education is to instill in students a love for learning. The process supersedes the product in this arena. Students are learning to learn. Students are asking questions and seeking out the answers. The emphasis is on student centered learning and student responsibility for their own learning. Gifted students have unique needs and challenges. My goal is to assist the students in recognizing their personal strengths so that they can meet the challenges. Parents of gifted children have unique challenges as well. My goal is to partner with parents, assisting them in finding resources to meet their parenting challenges. I am available by phone and email. If I can be of assistance don't hesitate to call. |
Gifted Curriculum Overview Pinellas County Schools offers Gifted Education as a pullout resource program. One full day per week students who qualify for the program meet with a resource teacher. Perkins is fortunate to have two teachers for the gifted program. Students are split into two groups and will attend classes with either Mrs. Weller or Mr. Potts for 2-3 years and then switch. The daily routine of the gifted program includes the following:
Student Expectations
Students will attend gifted classes weekly Students will complete activities, projects and assignments in the gifted classroom Students will exhibit ethical behavior Students will maintain a high standard of academic work in their general education class Students will complete homework projects assigned by the gifted program
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