• Accelerated Placement

    The District U-46 offers opportunities for accelerated placement to support students in reaching their full potential.

    What Is Accelerated Placement?

    Accelerated placement is the practice of placing students in educational settings that are more advanced than what is typical for their age or grade level. The goal is to match instruction to a student’s readiness and learning needs, particularly for those who demonstrate high ability or achievement. It is designed to support advanced learners in reaching their full potential by meeting them where they are academically.

    Why It Matters:
     Accelerated placement ensures students are appropriately challenged and supported, helping them stay engaged, reach their academic potential, and avoid underachievement. It also reflects U-46’s commitment to equity and access by ensuring opportunities are based on a student’s readiness, not just their age or grade level.

    In accordance with the Illinois Accelerated Placement Act (105 ILCS 5/14A), all public school districts are required to provide fair and equitable access to acceleration for eligible students. This state law affirms that academic advancement is not a privilege, but a right, for students who demonstrate a need for it. School District U-46 aligns with this law by offering multiple, inclusive acceleration pathways to meet the diverse needs of advanced learners.

     

    Accelerated placement options include, but are not limited to:

    • IGNITE/Gifted(Advanced Learning Program in grades 4-8)

    • Grade-Based Accelerations

      • Early entrance to kindergarten or first grade

      • Whole grade acceleration

      • Early entrance to college 

    • Content-Based Acceleration

      • Single-subject acceleration

      • Advanced Placement (AP)

      • International Baccalaureate (IB)

      • Dual Credit (DC)

    Contact Information

    IGNITE/Gifted (Grades 4–8): Milena Nedeljkovic at  milenanedeljkovic@u-46.org

    Grade-Based Acceleration

    • Early Entrance to Kindergarten or First Grade: Katie Cox at kathleencox@u-46.org

    • Whole Grade Acceleration: Milena Nedeljkovic at milenanedeljkovic@u-46.org

    • Early Entrance to College: Milena Nedeljkovic at milenanedeljkovic@u-46.org

    Content-Based Acceleration

    • Single-Subject Acceleration

      • Elementary & Middle School: Milena Nedeljkovic at milenanedeljkovic@u-46.org

      • High School: Contact the Associate Principal at your student’s high school

    Advanced Placement (AP) – High School Only-Contact the Associate Principal at your student’s high school

    International Baccalaureate (IB)- Jeremy Burnham at jeremyburnham@u-46.org

  • Please submit completed Request form via mail to the Gifted Office, 355 E. Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120 or via e-mail to gifted@u-46.org