Gifted program to reach minorities in Frederick County schools
Frederick County rolls out a minority inclusive gifted program at Green Valley Elementary with no Black students, aims to replace IQ focus with project based work. Board questions minority recruitment. pilot includes Green Valley and Kemptown with expansion planned to more elementary and middle schools over five years. Program funded at 55,000 plus an 8,000 state grant for training.
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Green Valley
Kemptown
Beaton
Attendance gaps at Frederick County schools on opening day
Frederick County schools opened to 740 students fewer than the expected 26 244. Officials say the initial count underestimates the year’s total as kindergarten enrollments will be multiplied by six for afternoon classes and staggered openings. Preschool adds 35 to 40 students once begun. elementary, middle, and high school shortfalls are reported, with high schools accounting for many late arrivals.
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Frederick County
Dan Gadra
Gadra
Fast Frederick
Frederick County special ed grads enter work world plan
In a county plan to train special education students for employment, 77 graduates last year, 38 in regular jobs, 10 in supervised handicapped settings, six pursuing four year colleges, and one in community college. Rock Creek School reports five working regular jobs and seven in supervised settings, with nine of all students having learning or processing challenges. Job coaches and supervisors at Singapore and Frederick high schools aid placement, while 22 Rock Creek students hold jobs with the school board, local businesses, and the county shelter.
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