SEM Directory—Delaware

Contact Information:

Seaford School District
Kathleen McCormick and Dr. Leah VanGelder, Coordinators
1 Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973-1433

Phone: 302-629-4525 (Ext. 245)

Demographic Overview:

Number of Enrichment Coordinators	2
Number of Enrichment Specialists/Teachers:	5
Number of Schools:	(4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high)
Number of Students:	3,800
Grade Levels using SEM Model:	1-8
Urban, Suburban, Rural:	Suburban/Rural
Number of Years in Operation:	12

Description:

The SPARK Program provides services for students who exhibit a need for educational activities that extend curriculum beyond the scope of regular classroom instruction. During the first, second, and third grade, all students receive enrichment. At the end of third grade, students are identified who will participate in other components of the program. These include time in the resource room to explore Type 1 and Type II activities, as well as the pursuit of Type III investigations. An 'Enrichment Block" offers opportunities to all students to engage in higher order thinking skills as well as times to select 'blocks' that are of personal interest to them.

Cluster groups of high ability students allow students to work individually or together on advanced topics of personal interest. Field studies and mentorships are available to support student's work.

SEM Components:

	Services for Identified Students	Services for Entire School Population
Total Talent Portfolio
Type I Experience
Type II Training
Type III Independent Investigations
Curriculum Compacting
Enrichment Clusters
Differentiation in the Regular Classroom
Regularly Scheduled Resource Room Time
Academies of Inquiry and Talent Development
On-line Accelerated Courses

Other SEM Features:

Schoolwide Enrichment Team
Cluster Grouping
Enrichment Program Handbook/Brochure
Supplementary Options for Artistically Talented Students
Accelerated Classes
Grade Skipping Options
Staff Development for General Faculty
Summer Gifted Programs
Participation in State, National, and/or International Programs Such as National History Day, Future Problem Solving, Math Olympiad
Type III Fair on or an End-of-the-Year Showcase of Students Work