Acceleration

At South Euclid-Lyndhurst (SEL) Schools, acceleration provides advanced learning opportunities for students who are ready to move beyond their current grade-level content. This intervention is designed to match the curriculum's level and complexity with a student’s academic readiness and ability.

SEL Schools offers several acceleration options, including:

• Early admission to kindergarten
• Individual subject acceleration
• Whole-grade acceleration
• Early high school graduation

One common acceleration pathway is single-subject acceleration in math, beginning as early as Grade 4. Students identified for this path may receive instruction from a gifted intervention specialist. By Grade 8, accelerated math students typically progress to Algebra I, Honors Algebra I, or Honors Geometry.

How is Acceleration Determined?

Acceleration decisions are made collaboratively by a team that evaluates the student’s readiness, motivation, and academic needs. The process includes:

• Assessments and additional data collection
• Observations and test scores
• Input from teachers, parents, and the student

Referrals for acceleration can be initiated by parents or teachers through a request to the Gifted Services Department. The Iowa Acceleration Scale (3rd ed.) is used to guide decisions and ensure appropriate placement.

For more information or to discuss acceleration opportunities, please contact SEL Schools' Gifted Services Department.