Extended Learning Program (ELP)

The Extended Learning Program supports the mission of Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD) to cultivate a love of learning in a diverse and inclusive school community committed to educational excellence and integrity.  In collaboration with families and community, we hold high expectations for all students.  We respond effectively to individual needs, and provide a safe, healthy environment in which every student can learn the academic, problem-solving and social skills required for success in college, career, and life. The district has designed and implemented an Extended Learning Program to meet the cognitive and affective needs of identified gifted students. Through ELP, a continuum of program options provides a beneficial learning environment and curriculum designed to meet the needs of gifted/talented and high ability students..

AAMP Program Information

The Extended Learning Program (ELP) is designed to serve gifted and high ability students in two service models in elementary and middle schools:
1.  Magnet Gifted & Talented (full time; grades K-8).
2.  Advanced Academics & Mentorship (AAMP) (part time; grades 4-8).  
 

Elementary AAMP (part time)

ALL elementary schools have AAMP services.  
1.  AAMP serves students in a pull-out program in grades 4-6 in a student’s neighborhood elementary school for up to 3 hours per week.
2.  Students are found eligible for AAMP through an assessment process.

Discovery Groups
1.  Discovery Groups offer part time enrichment for skill development in grades K-3.
2.  Each elementary school schedules their Discovery Groups differently.
3.  For more information, reach out to the AAMP teacher at your neighborhood school. 

Middle School ELP (part time)

Middle School part time ELP classes are housed at Clayton, Glendale, Hillside and Northwest.
1.  Middle school students can self-select into Honors advanced classes, no assessment is required.  Though not a Magnet class, Honors advanced classes are still more rigorous and advanced than general education classes. 
2.  Honors advanced classes are offered in up to four core subjects.  These include language arts, science, social studies and mathematics.  In these classes, students perform at an accelerated pace with complex and in-depth content.