SEM Directory—Michigan

Contact Information:

Birmingham Public Schools
Pat Schneider, Enrichment/Technology Specialist
Derby Middle School
1300 Derby Road
Birmingham, MI 48009

Phone: 248-203-4945
Email: ps03bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us

Demographic Overview:

Number of Enrichment Coordinators	1
Number of Enrichment Specialists/Teachers:	1 and 1/2
Number of Schools:	1
Number of Students:	750
Grade Levels using SEM Model:	6-8
Urban, Suburban, Rural:	Suburban
Number of Years in Operation:	9

Description:

We believe that gifted and /or talented students are those, who by virtue of outstanding qualities, can be serviced through Derby's GTeam. Differentiated, educational programs and services beyond those normally provided by the regular school program are offered. This allows students who select the GTeam an opportunity to realize their contribution to self and society. GTeam students are self nominated or recommended by teachers, parents or counselors. Since students work on an independent basis, those interested write a contract that spells out exactly what is to be completed. At the end of the contract, a certificate is granted, and notification is placed in the student's either permanent file or permanent record.

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

Contact Information:

Howell Public Schools
Deborah Wolf, Principal, Supervisor for G/T Program
Southeast Elementary School
861 East Sibley Street
Howell, MI 48843

Phone: 517-548-6283
Email: wolfd@howellschools.com

Demographic Overview:

Number of Enrichment Coordinators	11
Number of Enrichment Specialists/Teachers:	2
Number of Schools:	11
Number of Students:	8,000
Grade Levels using SEM Model:	1-5
Urban, Suburban, Rural:	Suburban/Rural
Number of Years in Operation:	3+

Description:

Howell Public Schools offer an eight week pull-out program for grades 1-2, and 12 week pull-out program for grades 3-5, split into two 6-week sessions divided by an 8-week session to research and work on products.

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