Minnesota Council for the Gifted & Talented

Connections. Advocacy. Resources. Equity. Support.

Teresa Argo Boatman Ph.D.
Area
West Metro
Location of Practice
Plymouth, MN
Specialties
I provide IQ and achievement assessments, therapy for individuals and families, and specialize in working with a gifted population.
Services
Assessments, Educational Consultation, Parent Coaching, Psychological Therapy
Assessments Provided
Achievement, Cognitive (IQ)
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Professional Member
Amie DeHarpporte, PsyD, LP
Area
West Metro
Location of Practice
Eden Prairie
Specialties
Psychoeducational testing, including ADHD and learning disabilities
Services
Assessments
Assessments Provided
Achievement, ADHD, Cognitive (IQ), Social-Emotional
Ann Mathews-Lingen MSW, LGSW
Area
Virtual
Location of Practice
State-wide, Online only
Specialties
Achievement testing using WJ-IV & WJ-III Tests of Achievement (Extended versions yielding Broad Scores not available.)
Services
Assessments
Assessments Provided
Achievement, Homeschool Achievement
Anne Tyler MS, LMFT
Specialties
Coaching & therapy services for gifted children, adolescents, adults and their families. Creativity, executive functioning and intensity.
Services
Parent Coaching, Psychological Therapy
Anoka-Hennepin
Grades Served
3, 4, 5
Program Name(s)
Nebula
Type of Program
Public, School within a School
Admission Requirements
Based on local data, CogAT, MAP, and MCA (98-99%)
2 Sentence Description
The Nebula school-within-a-school program is designed for gifted and talented students in grades 3-5 who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance. The goal of this specially designed program is to provide advanced students with differentiated learning experiences that foster curiosity, exploration, and academic growth.
Austin Public Schools
Grades Served
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Program Name(s)
Pi Academy
Type of Program
Public, School within a School
Admission Requirements
Students qualify based on academic and ability testing. Students must score at the highest levels in reading, math and Cogat.
2E Accommodations
All accommodations that are noted in IEP or 504 plans are provided to ensure all students receive the supports they need to be successful.
2 Sentence Description
subject accelerated in reading and math. Teachers adjust depth, complexity, and pacing to meet the needs of the students they serve
Bloomington Public Schools
Grades Served
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Program Name(s)
Elements (2-3), Dimensions Academy (4-8), Nobel (6-12), Dimensions Academy High School Stem and Humanities (9-12)
Type of Program
Public, School within a School
Admission Requirements
Varied – 90% Reading and MAP + CogAT (Elements), 95% Reading and Math + CogAT (DA 4-8), 85%+ Reading and Torrance Test of Creativity (Nobel), 98% Reading, Math, college level ACT scores (DAHS STEM and Humanities)
2E Accommodations
Many of our teachers have an advanced degree or GT certification. Ongoing PD is conducted with 2e learners often a focus.
2 Sentence Description
Bloomington Public schools offers a variety of pathways for gifted learners. These range from a Humanities based talent development program that focuses on growing creativity to rigorous accelerated programs that focus on research, and finally college level courses for high schoolers.
Brainerd ISD 181
Grades Served
1, 2, 3, 4
Type of Program
Public, School within a School
Admission Requirements
View at https://www.isd181.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=148503&pageId=2026046
2E Accommodations
Communication of accommodations, with or without an IEP, for any student will be between the teacher, parent, administration, interventionists, and/or special education staff and will be ongoing. Accommodations are closely monitored and adjusted to maintain successful educational outcomes.
2 Sentence Description
School-within-a-school model at Lowell Elementary School for grades 1-4 (5th grade is included in their middle school), followed by intensive (honors and advanced) courses at the middle school level in all academic subjects. Program originated in mid 1970’s.
Buffalo Hanover Montrose
Grades Served
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Program Name(s)
Quest
Type of Program
Public, School within a School
Admission Requirements
Families must make a request for their child to be assessed for the Quest program. Test scores from the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) and the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) are used to make placement decisions, as well as other information. Students who are considered for placement should score in the mid-90th percentiles on the MAP and CogAT tests. Parents and teachers submit information on students to help guide the team in making placement decisions for the program. BHM School District resident and non-resident students are welcome to apply. All qualified students participate tuition free.
2E Accommodations
Accommodations included in IEP or 504 plans are used in planning for placement to ensure all students are receiving the support to be successful.
2 Sentence Description
The program covers the core areas of English, mathematics, science and social studies within a full-time, elementary classroom for students in grades 2-5, and at the middle and high school level in grades 6-9. The curriculum is accelerated in mathematics and science, with students studying content above grade level. It is also highly enriched in language arts and social studies.
Carolyn Berger, MEd, LPCC, PhD
Location of Practice
Chanhassen, MN
Specialties
I provide therapy and consultation to individuals and families for a wide range of educational and mental health needs. My approach is strengths-based and tailored to the needs of the student. I assist families with navigating K-12 and college systems as I have experience as a school counselor and working in universities.
Services
Educational Consultation, Mental Health Therapy, Parent Coaching