Academic Resource Program

Formal programning for the Avon Local Schools' Gifted Program begins in the third grade and continues through Grade six. Identified students are served in a resource room, single-subject self-contained classes, or through an intervention specialist model. Students are identified using only nationally normed tests that are on the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) approved list. These tests are administered either in a group or individual setting. Instruction is guided by the Written Education Plans and students are listed as served in the Educational Management Information for Students (EMIS). Service time is in compliance with state guidelines.

Program Services

Grades 3 - 6

• Academic instruction that increases the breadth, depth, and pace of learning
• Academic acceleration
• Targeted learning goals
• Higher levels of thinking

Grades 7 - 12

As students advance in grade levels, there are honors, Advanced Placement, and Secondary Option classes at Lorain County Community College.

Identification for Service in the Gifted Program

The district requires an IQ of 133, (+ or - 3 SME) and two achievement scores of 95th percentile. One achievement score must be in reading and/or math. The district uses nationally-normed test data for identification.

For more information regarding the Avon Local Schools' gifted education program, please contact:

County Gifted Coordinator (Educational Service Center of Lorain County) Mary Lou Kaminski - 440-244-1659 ext. 1135 or kaminski@esclc.org or Vicki Fisher, Director of Curriculum & Instruction - 440 - 937 - 4680 or by e-mail.

For more information on gifted services provided from the Lorain county Educational Service Center,

Click Here: http://www.loraincountyesc.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Programs/Services%7CGifted/Talented%20Program