What is an ALP?

A legal document for planning and decision-making in programming for gifted students is crafted to cater to their unique giftedness, interests, and needs. It serves as a record of the programming that has been implemented, thereby influencing educational planning and decisions. This is a dynamic document that is created and revised collaboratively by the gifted site coordinator, the student, teachers, and parents. Furthermore, it integrates with the Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) and is student-led at the high school level.

Purpose

• Purpose
• Develops a tailored, purposeful plan for each gifted student.
• Provides accountability through short- and long-term collaborative efforts.
• Aligns with Colorado Academic Standards and the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Affective Standards.
• Supports the academic and affective development of gifted learners.

ALP Development Process

• Involves a collaborative effort with parents, the student, and school staff.
• Reviews previous ALPs and goal outcomes to inform new goals.
• Conducts meetings with students to discuss progress and set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely).
• Guides accommodations, differentiation strategies, and service structures with regular reviews and revisions.

Elements of an ALP

• Student Information: Details strengths, interests, educational data, and affective needs.
• Collaborative Goal Setting: Involves input from students, parents, and school staff.
• Interventions / Services: Provides instructional strategies, affective guidance, content extensions, and structured support.
• Evidence-driven: Relies on current student information and progress monitoring.

Goals of an ALP

• Standards-Based Goals: Align with educational standards and best practices for gifted instruction.
• Strength-Based Goals: Focus on enhancing giftedness and interests.
• Affective Goals: Encourage growth in personal, social, communication, leadership, and cultural competency.
• Regular Review and Adjustment: Adapt to changing needs and service plans.

Monitoring & Review

• Progress Monitoring: Tracks achievement and affective goals throughout the school year to assess progress and goal attainment.
• Communication: Maintains ongoing communication with parents through class updates, progress information, access to coursework, and conferences.
• Continuous Improvement: Develops an updated ALP annually for ongoing student support and development.