SEM Directory—Virginia

Contact Information:

Franklin City Public Schools
Elizabeth Burgess
300 Morton Street
Franklin, VA 23851

Phone: 757-562-4631
Email: eburgess@ci.franklin.va.us

Demographic Overview:

Number of Enrichment Coordinators	1
Number of Enrichment Specialists/Teachers:	3
Number of Schools:	(1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high)
Number of Students:	1,200
Grade Levels using SEM Model:	K-12
Urban, Suburban, Rural:	Suburban
Number of Years in Operation:	10

Description:

The Schoolwide Enrichment Model exists in two of the three schools as the Triad Model. In addition to Type I experiences being provided by every classroom teacher in all schools, "Terrific Tuesdays" at the elementary level and "Fabulous Fridays" at the middle school provide other Type I experiences utilizing community members who share their interests, hobbies, and careers.
Type II training is conducted as a weekly pullout for students with high academic aptitude. An extensive mini-course program is offered to all students in grades one through eight which focuses on activities incorporating the higher levels of Bloom's taxonomy. Future Problem Solving is offered in grades 4 and 5 and at the middle school and high school levels.
Type III investigations are offered to any student who has a particular project they wish to pursue. In the past years, several Type III's have expanded into Community Problem Solving Investigations that have received first place awards at the international Future Problem Solving conference. Mentorships are available to identified students at the high school level.

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:

Falls Church City Public Schools
Dr. Gloria J. Guba
803 West Broad Street, Suite 300
Falls Church, VA 22046

Phone: 703-248-5603
Email: gjguba@fccps.k12.va.us

Demographic Overview:

Number of Enrichment Coordinators	1
Number of Enrichment Specialists/Teachers:	4
Number of Schools:	4
Number of Students:	683
Grade Levels using SEM Model:	6-8
Urban, Suburban, Rural:	Suburban
Number of Years in Operation:	5

Description:

Identified G/T students in the Falls Church City Public Schools have opportunities for extension and acceleration through the use of learning centers and in-class work with a resource teacher and a classroom teacher in each of the elementary grades. Wherever possible, learning activities and direct instruction is differentiated. Students become involved in advanced learning experiences during the middle grades and may be exempted from certain activities through curriculum compacting in order to pursue individual investigations. Students may produce projects appropriately planned and matched to their higher abilities, knowledge/skills, and interests.

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