|
|
|
 |
|
|
QUEST Parents' FAQ |
|
What is QUEST? |
QUEST is the name for the LISD program for gifted and talented students. The program's purpose is to foster the gifts and talents of students who excel or show potential to excel in general intellectual ability and creative and productive thinking through focused and differentiated learning experiences. |
|
What does the acronym QUEST mean? |
QUEST stands for Quality Utilization and Enrichment of Student Talents. |
|
Where can I go for more information? |
On this website, we have posted several frequently asked questions. If you have a question that is not addressed here, please use the "Submit Your Questions" link to email the Webmasters your questions.
You can also access more information on the LISD Website
and the Elementary QUEST page.
You can also email the District Coordinator for Gifted and Advanced Programs, kathy.wood@leanderisd.org |
|
Where online can I access the district newsletter, QUEST Quotes? |
Click here for the latest copy of QUEST Quotes . You will need Adobe Reader to view it.
|
|
What are the components of a successful gifted program? |
Joyce Juntune, Texas A & M professor of graduate studies in gifted education offers the following seven best practices for a gifted program.
1. Gifted students need to be taught creative and critical thinking skills, research skills, and creative problem solving skills.
2. Gifted students need opportunities to "test-out" of material they already know.
3. Gifted students need a foundation in the basics of the content areas. These should not be ignored. They just don't need to spend as much time on the basics as regular students.
4. Gifted students need opportunities to go in-depth in content areas that interest them.
5. Gifted students need opportunities to have complex discussions with other gifted students concerning content they are studying.
6. Gifted students need opportunities to solve real-life problems using content they have studied.
7. Gifted students need opportunities each year to conduct independent studies in areas of their interest and choosing.
|
|
What are important skills and facts elementary QUEST students need to learn? |
Click on the link below to access facts regarding important skills and curriculum areas addressed in the elementary QUEST program. When you go to this webpage, you will need to select the grade level about which you want to learn.
FACTS You and Your Student Need to Know About QUEST |
|
|
|
|
