Channels of Challenge Program

The mission of the District 64 Channels of Challenge Program is to engage our advanced learners, those with high cognitive and academic abilities, in rigorous programming to reach their fullest potential.

D64 believes students identified as academically and/or intellectually gifted have unique instructional needs. The curricular instruction should be matched to the students by adapting the pace, depth, and complexity of study, enabling gifted students to develop and become motivated, self-directed learners. In addition to the instructional aspect of the Channels of Challenge Program, attention should be given to social and emotional development to promote a growth mindset. Here is an outline of the services in the Channels of Challenge Program.

Announcements

  • The Channels of Challenge program review is complete. All updated testing information is below. 
  • Final evaluation reports and information about summer school (for 3rd-6th math qualifiers) will be sent in May. 

Summer and Classroom Information

Channels of Challenge Eligibility Process

Check out the D64 Student Resource Page (It is packed with learning opportunities)

Looking for extra math ideas?

  • Center for Talent Development, Northwestern University/NUMATS -Talent searches, programs for gifted students during the school year (Saturday Enrichment Programs, Gifted Learning Links, correspondence courses), summer programs, conferences and much more
  • The Center for Gifted - Classes specifically for advanced learners in the Chicago suburbs.  Science, humanities, the arts and robotics are just a few courses offered.  
  • Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy - The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is a public tuition-free residential high school for  Illinois residents. IMSA also offers school year and summer enrichment courses for elementary students entering or above 3rd grade.
  • Belin-Blank Center - The mission of the University of Iowa's Belin-Blank Center is "to empower and serve the international gifted community through exemplary leadership in programs, research, and advocacy." 
  • Purdue University’s Gifted Education Resource Institute (GERI) - Serving 5th-12th grade gifted, creative, and talented students in residential summer programs that stimulate their imaginations and expand their abilities and talents! Our unique classes include content from all subject areas, including science, math, technology, art, social studies, and computers. Camps also offer a variety of recreational activities and a chance for students to get a taste of college life as they live on campus in Purdue’s residence halls. 
  • Davidson Institute - The Davidson Institute serves the profoundly gifted.
  • The Art of Problem Solving was written specifically for gifted math students.  There are entire classes on problem solving which can be done with students at home (16 week course=290 dollars). They do problems, share a message board, and are guided by an MIT instructor.
  • Noetic Learning (2nd-8th grade) - Provides materials for parents, teachers and students that are standards based.  Included on the site are resources for the math contest, weekly problem solving practice, individualized daily homework, summer homework program and a math worksheet creator.  

Helen Gossel Pasley

Primary Challenge/Channels of Challenge Curriculum Specialist Email Helen Gossel Pasley

Kendra Hutchinson

Teacher & Primary Challenge/Channels of Challenge Curriculum Specialist Email Kendra Hutchinson

Together We Discover, Learn, Grow & Care

At D64, our mission is to foster opportunities for discovery, engagement, and growth for all students. We accomplish this by nurturing interdependence, appreciation of differences, and care for self and others.

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