Mind Adventure Program/MAP

Welcome to the Cass School District 63 Gifted Education Page.  Our district is committed to an educational program that recognizes the unique needs, values, and talents of the individual student.  The Mind Adventure Program (MAP) serves students in grades 3-8 who have been formally identified for the gifted program.

The identification process uses multiple criteria, including the Stanford Achievement Test, Otis-Lennon Ability Test, and teacher recommendation, as outlined on the program goals and identification link located at the top of this page.  The identification process is completed in early November of each school year utilizing the current Stanford test scores.

MAP is designed to meet the specialized needs of the highly academically able student.  This student may or may not have high performance on daily work, but exhibits advanced thinking skills that require an accelerated pace or more challenging material.

The Cass School District Gifted Program allows time for students to work with peers of similar ability as well as time to work with all peers through a pull-out program consisting of 90 minutes per week, as well as differentiated instruction in the regular classroom. 

Please contact Audrey Vaci, Enrichment Coordinator, by email using the link above or by calling 630-972-7419 with any questions or comments regarding MAP.

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