Acceleration Information
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In Oswego CUSD308, we are committed to the development of the whole child and believe that gifted students who come from all socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds as well as amongst special education students and English language learners must be engaged in challenges and opportunities both within the classroom and outside the traditional setting that cultivates growth in their area(s) of identified giftedness, whether in the intellectual and/or artistic areas. Our district offers a range of services to help meet the needs of gifted students, but we also recognize that some students may have academic needs that extend beyond what can be provided through gifted education services. In these cases, acceleration can be considered.
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Acceleration in SD308
Acceleration is the practice of providing curriculum and instruction that is typically reserved for children who are older or at higher grade levels, and/or facilitating progress in a curriculum at a faster-than-typical pace.
Oswego CUSD308 provides acceleration options:
- Whole-grade acceleration (“Grade-skipping”)
- Single-subject acceleration
- Curriculum compacting
- Specialized courses (in-class and online - high school)
- Dual credit courses (high school)
- Early graduation (high school)
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Grades K-5 - Whole Grade and Single Subject Acceleration Process and Forms
Whole-grade and Single-subject Acceleration
Acceleration is the practice of providing curriculum and instruction that is typically reserved for children who are older or at higher grade levels, and/or facilitating progress in a curriculum at a faster-than-typical pace.
Oswego CUSD308 follows a process for acceleration.
Acceleration Forms are accepted between January 15 through March 1st to be evaluated for screening for placement the following school year. No application forms will be accepted after March 1.
- Whole Grade/Single-Subject Acceleration Application (English)
- Whole Grade/Single-Subject Acceleration Application (Spanish)
Forms may be completed by the parent/guardian, teacher, or administrator. Please send completed forms:
Attn: Director of Elementary Education at 4175 Rt. 71, Oswego, IL 60543.
