Learn about placement and enrollment
Open enrollment is available into all Bloomington gifted programs. We welcome qualified students from outside the Bloomington school district to be considered for any program level from grade 2 through 10.
Join us for an Information Session!
Elementary programs
- Elements and Renaissance
Dec. 5, 2024 6:30-7:15 p.m.
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Middle School programs
- Nobel
Oct. 29, 2024 7-8 p.m.
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- Dimensions Academy
Nov. 12, 2024 7-8 p.m.
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High School programs
- Dimensions Academy HS Stem and Humanities
Oct. 8, 2024 6-7 p.m.
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- Nobel HS
Meeting will take place in December, date TBD
Families from Bloomington and across the Twin Cities choose our Gifted and Talented programs for the opportunity to help highly academic and creatively gifted students continue to grow and be challenged.
More than simply differentiating curriculum, our programs are designed to enhance the unique capabilities of gifted children. Our programs include five major components:
- Integrated Curriculum
- Critical thinking and creative expression
- Social and emotional development and enhancement
- Family engagement and parent education
- Taught by Gifted Ed. Specialists and GT trained teachers
Our programs are classroom or cohort-based using rigorous, research-based curriculum and instruction. Programming begins in 2nd grade with multiple options through 10th grade.
In addition to our gifted programs, students in all grades benefit from differentiated teaching with options for advanced learning and enrichment opportunities supported by Gifted & Talented staff.
Program Review and Recommendations
In the spring of 2023 Bloomington Public Schools partnered with an independent consultant to conduct a comprehensive review and assessment of our Gifted & Talented services.
Feedback
We welcome questions and feedback about the program recommendations.
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Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented
Bloomington chapter contact:
Lisa Johnson
Contact
Erin Boltik, Ed. S.
Director of Gifted Programs & Services
952-681-6494
fax: 952-681-6497
eboltik@isd271.org
Kelly Killorn
Elementary School Coordinator
952-681-6491
kkillorn@isd271.org
Jillian Chapman
Renaissance Coordinator
952-681-5529
jchapman1@isd271.org
Tim Kaari
Javits Special Projects Coordinator
952-806-7158
tkaari@isd271.org
Lisa Kiner
Middle School Coordinator
952-681-6655
lkiner@isd271.org
Kelly McQuillan
High School Coordinator
952-681-5258
kmcquillan@isd271.org