Advanced Academics & Talent Development

Hopes & Dreams for Taylor Students: All students in all classes at all grade levels have access to appropriately differentiated materials, instruction, and activities in all subject areas. Students will find learning fun and intellectually stimulating. Students will be challenged and pushed to achieve at high levels without being overwhelmed or overly frustrated.

Welcome to the Advanced Academics and Talent Development at Taylor!

Arlington Public Schools is dedicated to maximizing the strengths and potential of all students so they may become self-confident, well-rounded, responsible, and productive citizens. Gifted services are implemented through school-based and countywide activities, which comply with School Board and State objectives.The Office of Advanced Academics and Talent Development ensures that school-based services are delivered in the following ways:

According to a collaborative resource model in which the classroom teacher works with the Advanced Academics Coach (AAC) to develop and present appropriately differentiated learning experiences for advanced learners within the general education classroom
In the general education classroom setting with identified students cluster-grouped (minimum of 10) and through a variety of flexible groupings based on ongoing data
With teachers who are specifically trained in instructional needs of and curriculum written for advanced and gifted learners
Through curricula which are differentiated or extended from concepts in the general education curriculum, and when appropriate, through opportunities for enrichment and extension

Arlington Public Schools is dedicated to maximizing the strengths and potential of all students so they may become self-confident, well-rounded, responsible and productive citizens. Many gifted students need opportunities to think abstractly, work at various rates and levels of complexity, and pursue tasks independently. In addition, students eligible for gifted services need opportunities to learn with others of like abilities, as well as opportunities to develop social relationships with others of all abilities.For more resources and information about gifted services in Arlington, please visit the APS gifted services page.

Advanced Academics Coach, Ashley Burt, is excited to support teachers and students at Taylor Elementary. You are welcome to reach out via email ashley.burt@apsva.us