What is the Enhanced Program?
Giftedness -
An unusually advanced degree of general intellectual ability that requires differentiated learning experiences of a depth and breadth beyond those normally provided in the regular school program to satisfy the level of educational potential indicated.
Ministry Category and Definition: (Ministry of Education – January 2015)
Giftedness -
An unusually advanced degree of general intellectual ability that requires differentiated learning experiences of a depth and breadth beyond those normally provided in the regular school program to satisfy the level of educational potential indicated.
Ministry Category and Definition: (Ministry of Education – January 2015)
Admissions
- Heart Lake is a regional centre for Enhanced Learning in Peel.
We accept students who are:
- Grade 9 to 12 who have an IEP that indicates they are exceptional intellectual-gifted by the Peel District School Board's Identification Placement and Review Committee (IPRC).
- Heart Lake is a regional centre for Enhanced Learning in Peel.
We accept students who are:
- Grade 9 to 12 who have an IEP that indicates they are exceptional intellectual-gifted by the Peel District School Board's Identification Placement and Review Committee (IPRC).
Our Program
Goals
- Annual program goals are assessed by each enhanced program teacher
IEP Goals
Grade 9
• To study topics in more depth and breadth • To demonstrate appropriate social and peer interaction • To develop and demonstrate effective work habits
Grade 10
• To study topics in more depth and breadth • to analyze and pursue areas of strength • to explore unique, individual ideas and present creative, alternative answers
Grade 11
• To study topics in more depth and breadth • To pursue an interest in the specialized area of study utilizing personal talents • To have opportunity to take on various leadership roles in group work
Grade 12
• To study topics in more depth and breadth • To actively participate in goal setting and determining final products • To identify, and develop critical thinking skills including: analogy attribution, evaluation and ranking, cause and effect, identifying bias and cross-classing
- Annual program goals are assessed by each enhanced program teacher
IEP Goals
Grade 9
• To study topics in more depth and breadth • To demonstrate appropriate social and peer interaction • To develop and demonstrate effective work habits
Grade 10
• To study topics in more depth and breadth • to analyze and pursue areas of strength • to explore unique, individual ideas and present creative, alternative answers
Grade 11
• To study topics in more depth and breadth • To pursue an interest in the specialized area of study utilizing personal talents • To have opportunity to take on various leadership roles in group work
Grade 12
• To study topics in more depth and breadth • To actively participate in goal setting and determining final products • To identify, and develop critical thinking skills including: analogy attribution, evaluation and ranking, cause and effect, identifying bias and cross-classing
Benefits of an Enhanced Learning Program
Allows students to be challenged and assessed within the curriculum, while exploring topics of interest in more depth.
Students will gain more learning opportunities in an environment that:
– Is challenging
– Encourages risk taking
– Focuses on critical thinking and problem solving
– Develops personal talents and abilities
Students will gain more learning opportunities in an environment that:
– Is challenging
– Encourages risk taking
– Focuses on critical thinking and problem solving
– Develops personal talents and abilities