Best Practices for Acceleration by Jennifer Grey https://padlet.com/jennifer_a_grey/aylgaq8xfdvwqtuz A tool for teachers and parents to meet their students’ need for accelerated learning. en-us 2022-07-31 12:34:39 UTC 2025-11-21 10:25:02 UTC hello@padlet.com Acceleration is the most effective curriculum intervention for gifted children. jennifer_a_grey https://padlet.com/jennifer_a_grey/aylgaq8xfdvwqtuz/wish/2252288952 The key question for educators is not whether to accelerate a gifted learner but rather how. ]]> 2022-07-31 12:37:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_a_grey/aylgaq8xfdvwqtuz/wish/2252288952 Parents: It is important for parents to be fully involved in the decision-making process about their child’s acceleration. jennifer_a_grey https://padlet.com/jennifer_a_grey/aylgaq8xfdvwqtuz/wish/2252289355 Is your child showing the ability to learn at a level above children of the same age? Have you ever wondered if their needs are being met at their home school?  

If so, your child may benefit from acceleration.  Read to learn more about possible options for your child. 

Resources: 
https://www.hoagiesgifted.org/parents.htm
https://www.accelerationinstitute.org/parents.aspx 
https://www.nagc.org/resources-publications/gifted-education-practices/acceleration
https://belinblank.wordpress.com/2019/10/18/advocating-for-acceleration-suggestions-for-parents/]]> 2022-07-31 12:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_a_grey/aylgaq8xfdvwqtuz/wish/2252289355 The 18 types of acceleration available to bright students fall into two broad categories: jennifer_a_grey https://padlet.com/jennifer_a_grey/aylgaq8xfdvwqtuz/wish/2252289757 1: Grade-based acceleration, which shortens the number of years a student spends in the K–12 system 

and 

2: Subject-based acceleration, which allows for advanced content earlier than customary

Additional information can be found at: https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/types-of-acceleration/]]> 2022-07-31 12:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_a_grey/aylgaq8xfdvwqtuz/wish/2252289757 Benefits of Acceleration! jennifer_a_grey https://padlet.com/jennifer_a_grey/aylgaq8xfdvwqtuz/wish/2252290632 Some benefits of acceleration include...
* Cost free & low risk intervention
* Better personal maturity match with classmates
* Increased student engagement and productivity
* Reduces the difficulty of differentiated instruction for teachers, because it would create more homogenous groupings  

]]> 2022-07-31 12:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_a_grey/aylgaq8xfdvwqtuz/wish/2252290632 Gifted education experts have been advocates of academic acceleration for decades It is a strategy that works. WHY? jennifer_a_grey https://padlet.com/jennifer_a_grey/aylgaq8xfdvwqtuz/wish/2252292180 * Most children who experience full-grade acceleration do not have long-term negative effects 
* Benefits of full-grade acceleration could last much longer into adulthood benefits of full-grade acceleration could last much longer into adulthood, such as increased income]]> 2022-07-31 12:55:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_a_grey/aylgaq8xfdvwqtuz/wish/2252292180 References jennifer_a_grey https://padlet.com/jennifer_a_grey/aylgaq8xfdvwqtuz/wish/2252292572
Colangelo, Nicholas. (2004). A nation deceived : how schools hold back America's brightest students. Iowa City, Iowa :The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development, University of Iowa,

Davidson Institute. (2015, March 17). Types of Acceleration. Davidson Institute. Retrieved July 31, 2022, from https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/types-of-acceleration/

Plucker, J., Makel, M., Rambo-Hernandez, K., Peters, M. M., & Peters, S. (2016, September 19). Stop wasting money teaching millions of students content they already know. The High Flyer. https://fordhaminstitute.org/ohio/commentary/ stop-wasting-money-teaching-millions-students-content-they-already-know

Warne, R. T. (2017, July 31). Recent studies look at the potential benefits of full-grade acceleration. The High Flyer. http://www.nagc.org/blog/ recent-studies-look-potential-benefits-full-grade-acceleration
]]> 2022-07-31 12:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_a_grey/aylgaq8xfdvwqtuz/wish/2252292572 Acceleration and Enriched Instruction within Montgomery County Public Schools jennifer_a_grey https://padlet.com/jennifer_a_grey/aylgaq8xfdvwqtuz/wish/2252294592 2022-07-31 13:08:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_a_grey/aylgaq8xfdvwqtuz/wish/2252294592 Acceleration Considerations at the Elementary Level jennifer_a_grey https://padlet.com/jennifer_a_grey/aylgaq8xfdvwqtuz/wish/2252296413 What are some acceleration options for our elementary school students? 
* early admission to kindergarten or 1st grade
* skipping a grade
* compacted grade courses
* subject matter acceleration (ex: math content only) 
* curriculum compacting (eliminating lessons) 
* telescoping curriculum (more instruction in less time) 
* mentor partnership to provide accelerated instruction
* enhanced extracurricular programs ]]> 2022-07-31 13:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_a_grey/aylgaq8xfdvwqtuz/wish/2252296413 Teachers: What can you do? jennifer_a_grey https://padlet.com/jennifer_a_grey/aylgaq8xfdvwqtuz/wish/2252299867 * Know your students and their learning styles, differences and needs
* Measure progress using data
* Be an advocate for your student
* Maintain open communication with parents and caregivers
* Engage in professional development to learn the who, what, when and why of acceleration and enrichment ]]> 2022-07-31 13:30:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_a_grey/aylgaq8xfdvwqtuz/wish/2252299867 Acceleration for Gifted Children: VIDEO jennifer_a_grey https://padlet.com/jennifer_a_grey/aylgaq8xfdvwqtuz/wish/2252302851 2022-07-31 13:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_a_grey/aylgaq8xfdvwqtuz/wish/2252302851