Advanced Academics at UMS
Mr. Adamiak is the Advanced Academic Specialist at UMS. His role to is support teachers that have Highly Able Learners (HAL) in their classes. He does this by:
The link below is an overview of the Highly Able Learner (HAL) Program -
www.fcps.org/academics/middle-school-highly-able-learner-program
- facilitate learning experiences for gifted and highly able students
- assist in planning tiered and differentiated lessons with classroom teachers
- provide assistance in curriculum compacting
- disseminate and explain information about Advanced Academics programming to students, parents and staff
- identify highly able learners through the articulation with 5th grade teachers, the Literacy Specialist, Math Specialist, and Guidance Counselors
- create enrichment centers for classrooms
- provide books, articles, and other literature on the topic of highly able learners, gifted , and twice exceptional students
The link below is an overview of the Highly Able Learner (HAL) Program -
www.fcps.org/academics/middle-school-highly-able-learner-program