Grades 3-5 ELP Parent Nomination

The yearly screening of students for participation in the Extended Learning Program (ELP), the elementary program for gifted and very high ability students, is underway for the 2017-2018 school year. This program is appropriate for students who are at the highest academic levels in their grade. Students can enter this screening pool by Iowa Assessments scores, teacher nomination or parent nomination. An informational meeting for parents will be held in the Little Theater at West High School on March 6, 2017 at 7:00 PM.

More information is available on the district website www.iowacityschools.org: Departments> Curriculum> Curriculum Areas> Extended Learning Program (ELP)> Elementary Services.

Only grades three through five are included in this screening process. Kindergarten and first grade students are being screened for ELP services through in-class lessons and collaboration with the classroom teacher throughout the school year.

All second graders will be screened in Spring 2017. Parents will receive notification about second grade screening when it is scheduled at their child’s school. No parent or teacher nominations are necessary for grades K-2.

If you would like to nominate your third, fourth or fifth grade child to be tested for ELP services, please complete a parent information form. Forms will be available online between February 20 and March 9, 2017 at https://goo.gl/forms/WcQSp5kc1bJFcBc83. Paper forms will be available in the school office during the same time. No forms will be accepted after March 9, 2017 at 4:00 PM.