SEM Directory—Minnesota

Contact Information:

Columbia Heights Public Schools
Beth Fawley, K-12 Gifted and Talented Coordinator
1440 49th Avenue
Columbia Heights, MN 55421

Phone: 763-528-4430
Email: fawleyb@colheights.k12.mn.us

Demographic Overview:

Number of Enrichment Coordinators	1
Number of Enrichment Specialists/Teachers:	1
Number of Schools:	5
Number of Students:
Grade Levels using SEM Model:	6
Urban, Suburban, Rural:	Urban
Number of Years in Operation:	6

Description:

We are proud of our K-12 program, including formal identification (leading to advanced classes) during grade 2, intensive staff development, SEM in 6th grade, Pre AP & AP classes, field trips, parent meetings, and involvement in local and national contests. Support from administrators allows the program to continue to grow as we evaluate and expand our offerings district-wise.

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