ACCELERATION
Definition NAGC - "A strategy of progressing through education at rates faster or ages younger than the norm.”
ACCEL Mandate: Florida Statute 1002.3105- Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning
1. Options
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Whole-Grade or Mid-Year Promotion
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Subject Matter Acceleration
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Virtual Instruction in Higher Grade Level
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Credit Acceleration Program
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Other options - curriculum compacting, telescoping curriculum, internships, STEM enrichment, flexible grouping, self-paced instruction, advanced courses, combined courses, enrichment courses
4. ACCEL Requirements
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Principals
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MUST inform parents of options and requirements available
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Provide a process for parents to request acceleration option and allow student to participate if they meet eligibility
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​District
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Must inform parents of options and provide a process for parents to request acceleration​districtIf acceleration would result in moving to a new school,
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If parent-request, a performance contract should be used
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Student attendance requirements​
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Student conduct requirements
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Other requirements like competitions, field trips, or extracurricular activities
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2. Eligibility Requirements
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Principal Determined
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Responsible for determining eligibility requirements for midyear promotion, whole-grade promotion, higher level virtual courses, and subject matter acceleration when the student will remain in the same school
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District Determined
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Responsible for any acceleration eligibility requirements that would result in a student attending a new school​
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3. Eligibility Considerations
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Standardized assessment scores
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GPA
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Attendance and conduct records
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Teacher recommendations
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School counselor recommendation
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