Gifted & Talented Programs

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 12.

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Elementary programs

  • Elements and Renaissance
    View the recordings here.

Middle School programs

  • View the recordings here.

High School programs

  • Dimensions Academy HS Stem and Humanities
    Dec. 5, 2023  
    View the recording here.
     
  • Nobel HS
    Dec. 14, 2023 7-8 p.m.
    View the recording here.

 

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 12th 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.

Review the recommendations

Feedback 

We welcome questions and feedback about the program recommendations.

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Contact

Erin Boltik, Ed. S. 
Director of Gifted Programs & Services
952-681-6494
fax: 952-681-6497
eboltik@isd271.org

Tim Kaari
Elementary Coordinator 
952-806-7158
tkaari@isd271.org

Jillian Chapman
Renaissance Coordinator
952-681-5529
jchapman1@isd271.org

Lisa Kiner
Middle School Coordinator 
952-681-6655
lkiner@isd271.org

Kelly McQuillan
High School Coordinator
952-681-5258
kmcquillan@isd271.org