SEM Directory—Missouri

Contact Information:

Clayton School District
Janet Baldwin, Coordinator of Enrichment
Wydown Middle School
6500 Wydown Boulevard
Clayton, MO 63105

Phone: 314-854-6400
Email: janet_baldwin@clayton.k12.mo.us

Demographic Overview:

Number of Enrichment Coordinators	1
Number of Enrichment Specialists/Teachers:	6
Number of Schools:	5
Number of Students:	2,300
Grade Levels using SEM Model:	K-8
Urban, Suburban, Rural:	Suburban
Number of Years in Operation:	10

Description:

As a child-centered district, our focus is very much on doing what is best for all students. We begin with a talented, committed staff, add a rich curriculum and then use SEM to extend learning opportunities even further. We use clustering, interest groups, differentiation, and Type I, II, and III activities to provide a full and diverse learning experience for our students.

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:

Rockwood School District
Dr. Linda Smith, Gifted Program Coordinator
Center for Creative Learning
265 Old State Road
Ellisville, MO 63021

Phone: 636-207-2579 Ext. 229
Email: coadg@rockwood.k12.mo.us

Demographic Overview:

Number of Enrichment Coordinators	1
Number of Enrichment Specialists/Teachers:	40
Number of Schools:	28
Number of Students:	3,200
Grade Levels using SEM Model:	K-5
Urban, Suburban, Rural:	Suburban
Number of Years in Operation:	19

Description:

Rockwood provides a wide range of programs and services for students who are identified as gifted. At the elementary level, students attend the Center for Creative Learning one day per week and explore a variety of real world issues such as world hunger, depletion of the ozone layer, biotechnology, and the condition of rivers and streams in the community. They also have the opportunity to plan and develop creative products such as yearbooks, literary magazines, and musical compositions. "Academic Stretch" is the middle school component of the Rockwood gifted program. Similar to the Center's focus, Academic Stretch engages students in interdisciplinary, thematic studies based on real-world challenges. At the high school level, gifted resource teachers offer support services to identified gifted students. These services include helping students to plan their high school program of studies, to investigate summer and independent study opportunities, and to navigate the college application process.

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