SEM Directory—Pennsylvania

Contact Information:

Abington School District
Terry Hannifin
970 Highland Avenue
Abington, PA 19001

Phone: 215-881-2520 Ext: 215

Demographic Overview:

Number of Enrichment Coordinators	1 (half-time)
Number of Enrichment Specialists/Teachers:	4
Number of Schools:	7 (Elementary)
Number of Students:	7,000
Grade Levels using SEM Model:	K-8
Urban, Suburban, Rural:	Suburban
Number of Years in Operation:	20+

Description:

The Abington school district offers a variety of options for gifted learners. The focus is on developing the unique gifts and talents of all students. Differentiation of instruction occurs routinely in the regular classroom along with opportunities for pullout programs for identified students. Teachers are offered many professional development opportunities to equip them with the skills they need to design appropriate curricula. The gifted education staff meets with identified students and also provide weekly consultant services to the teaching staff on meeting the needs of gifted students in the regular classroom.

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:

Westchester Area School District
Dr. Chris Anderson, Supervisor of the Enrichment Program
Spellman Administration Building
829 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380

Phone: 610-436-7158

Demographic Overview:

Number of Enrichment Coordinators	1
Number of Enrichment Specialists/Teachers:	12
Number of Schools:	1
Number of Students:	700
Grade Levels using SEM Model:	2-8
Urban, Suburban, Rural:	Suburban
Number of Years in Operation:	25

Description:

Program is in the process of change. In the last two years, program, staff, and resources have gone through an extensive evaluation. Pilot program will be implemented this year with participation and collaboration of 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The pilot program model will include push in and pull out programs.

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