Elementary Extended Learning Program

We put students first by providing curriculum for talented and gifted students as an integral part of the K-12 experience that is differentiated in process, pace, depth, organization and expected outcomes.

ELP and classroom teachers work collaboratively to:

Identify individual student needs
Differentiate curriculum
Provide challenging experiences in the classroom
Provide assistance to teachers and students
Offer whole class Stretch Think activities to uncover creativity and demonstrate unique skills

Program Highlights

National Geographic Bee

Open to all 4th and 5th Grade Students
Qualifying exam administered in November
School Bee held in January
Please check with your school’s ELP teacher for more information

Math Olympiads

For Math Olympiads identified students in 4th and 5th Grade Only
One contest each month takes place during the school day in ELP November-March
Exams held during the weeks of:
- Nov 15
- Dec 13
- Jan 10
- Feb 14
- Mar 7
Math Olympiad Resources and practices materials
Please check with your school’s ELP teacher for more information

Invention Convention

Open to all 5th Grade Students
Registrations are due December (DATE)
Invention Convention held at Fellows Elementary School open to all 5th graders on January 30
Check with your school’s ELP teacher for more information

Elementary Quiz Bowl

Open to all 4th and 5th Grade Students
Registrations are due October 5
Monthly meets are held near the end of the month on Monday, Thursday or Friday (Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, March)
District Wide Championship for qualifying teams held April 29, 2019 at Ames High School
Check with your school’s ELP teacher for more information

Iowa Talented and Gifted Association (ITAG) Conference

October 17 and 18
For parents and educators
Iowa Talented and Gifted Association

Elementary ELP Staff

Edwards

Mark Royer

515-239-3760

Fellows

Vicki Taylor

515-239-3765

Meeker

Ariane Schmidt

515-239-3770

Mitchell

Ariane Schmidt

515-239-3775

Sawyer

Mark Royer

515-239-3790