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Plucker et al. (2016) states "the current K-12 education system essentially ignores the learning needs of a huge percentage of its students." In certain cases, the need for accelerated programs is required. Acceleration advances the learning of students through educational programs that progress at a rate faster or at an age younger than typical.

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According to Warne (2017), studies show that the potential benefits of acceleration could last into adulthood and these children will become productive adults.

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Early admission to Kindergarten is one type of acceleration. This could include students entering prior to the minimum age for school entry. Additionally, this could include skipping kindergarten and entering school as a 1st grade student. Maryland has guidelines in place for age for school attendance. Click here to reference the COMAR regulations.

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Grade skipping can occur at any stage of schooling. Most often, this could include early entrance to middle school, high school, or college. Decisions to grade skip a student must be made by a team of professionals using multiple data points. Maryland offers alternatives to 4 year enrollment in high school. Click here to reference the COMAR regulations.

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When curriculum is compacted, it is adapted to include less introductory activities and repetition. The time saved by making these adaptations can be used for more advanced content instruction or other enrichment opportunities. It is important to note that curriculum compacting does not necessarily result in advanced grade placement.

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Extracurricular activities are optional for students and occur after school or over the summer. They could include advanced instruction or credit.

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Talent Search programs offer accelerated classes over the summer. Most courses are content-based and accelerate learning.

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In concurrent/dual enrollment, students take courses at one level and receive credit for a parallel course at a higher level. This most commonly occurs in middle and high school. Some examples include:
*A student taking algebra in middle school can earn credit at both the middle and high school.
*A student in high school can take college-level courses taught by specially trained high school teachers. If the student successfully completes the course, they earn credit at both the high school and the college.

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In Washington County Public Schools, Hagerstown Community College has a wonderful ESSENCE program allowing high school students to take courses for college credit. There are also other dual enrollment and early college programs offered. Click here to learn more about the programs offered at HCC.

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Davidson Institute. (2015, March 17). Types of Acceleration. A Nation Empowered. https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/types-of-acceleration/

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Plucker, J., Stanley, J. C., Makel, M., Rambo-Hernandez, K., Matthews, M., & Peters, S. (2016, September 19). Stop wasting money teaching millions of students content they already know. Thomas B. Fordham Institute. https://fordhaminstitute.org/ohio/commentary/stop-wasting-money-teaching-millions-students-content-they-already-know

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Warne, R. T. (2017, July 31). Recent studies look at the potential benefits of full-grade acceleration. http://www.nagc.org/blog/recent-studies-look-potential-benefits-full-grade-acceleration