K-12 Highly Capable Program Review Committee

Purpose(s)/Goal:

Review information to include observations and recommendations from outside consultant’s program review.
Create and support a Highly Capable vision, mission and program to recommend for fall 2014 implementation.

Basis for Establishment:

Implementation of the new policies and procedures servicing K-12 Highly Capable Learners Legislation WAC 392-170-012
Align program needs to support The Bellingham Promise

Decision-Making Process:

Plan of Work:

Convene committee to discuss the work of the year and review the results from the program review
Research best practices serving Highly Capable Learners and take into consideration:
- Identification Processes
- Testing Criterion
- Highly effective service models

Identify and prioritize program needs
Establish a vision, mission and plan to support the Highly Capable Program aligned to the law and students’ needs
Draft implementation plan and timeline to support the committee’s recommendations
Submit recommendation and proposed plan to the superintendent.

Members:

Total of 18 committee members:

5 Teachers: Dana Smith, Kris Carpenter, Michael Finley, Jeff Jacobs, Rachel Smith
3 administrators: Keith Schacht, Michelle Abernathy, Kate Baehr
1 English Language Learners (ELL) specialist, Lori Radvany
4 Parent Representatives: Haley Davis, Veronica Douglas, Laurene Rusing, Rebekah Sharf
1 Executive Team Member, Mike Copland
Co-chairs Michelle Kuss-Cybula, Director of Teaching and Learning, and Adrienne Somera and Susan Cotton, Teachers on Special Assignment.

Responsibilities:

Regular meeting attendance at all committee meetings
Support the process
Represent all students in Bellingham Public Schools
Respectful and collaborative interactions with committee members
Co-chairs will communicate and post all meeting agendas and minutes, and keep stakeholders informed regarding process and progress

Timeline:

Meetings: