GIFTED AND TALENTED

 Monforton School Enrichment and Gifted & Talented (GT) Programs 

We are excited to offer Enrichment (Grades 3–5) and Gifted & Talented (GT) (Grades 6–8) programs at Monforton School! We have been working hard to restructure these programs in an effort to better meet the needs of students who demonstrate exceptional ability or potential. Current 4th and 5th grade students who have previously been identified for Monforton’s GT program will continue to receive GT services through 8th grade. 

Our goal is to provide challenge, enrichment, and acceleration beyond the general education curriculum through small group instruction, independent projects, and inquiry-based learning opportunities. 

Enrichment Program (Grades 3–5) Identification Process 

● Classroom performance 

● Teacher and parent observations 

● Creative or problem-solving assessments 

● AimswebPlus scores — 99th percentile overall in reading and/or math, or 98th percentile in at least two domains for reading or math 

Monforton School administers aimswebPlus assessments to all students in Kindergarten through 8th grade three times a year. This district-wide assessment measures math and reading achievement compared to students locally and nationally. To qualify for the Enrichment Program, students must score in the 99th percentile overall on aimswebPlus reading and/or math, or in the 98th percentile in at least two domains for reading or math. 

Gifted and Talented Program (Grades 6–8) Identification Process 

● Classroom performance 

● Teacher and parent observations 

● Creative or problem-solving assessments 

● AimswebPlus scores — 99th percentile overall in reading and/or math, or 98th percentile in at least two domains for reading or math 

● Naglieri General Ability Test (NNAT) — score of 130 or above 

Please note that most high ability/high potential students will have their needs met in the classroom via our district’s Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), utilizing best instructional practices, differentiation and regular progress monitoring to ensure students continue to grow in their learning.

Mrs. Benson

Email: mbenson@monfortonschool.org

Hello! My name is Michelle Benson, and I’m starting my 13th year at Monforton. After teaching 2nd grade for the past 10 years, I’m excited to be stepping into a new role this year! I serve as one of the Gifted and Talented/Enrichment Coordinators and as an interventionist on the MTSS team. I’m thrilled for the opportunity to work with students in grades K–8 and to support their growth in new ways.

I grew up in Livingston, MT, and feel so grateful to call our beautiful state home. I graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and earned my master’s degree in 2016. My family and I love spending time outdoors in any capacity—camping, dirt biking, boating, skiing, snowmobiling, or mountain biking. My husband and I enjoy exploring nature with our two children every chance we get.

I’m looking forward to an incredible year of learning, growing, and making new memories at Monforton!

MR. BRINGENBERG

Email: lbringenberg@monfortonschool.org

My name is Loryl Bringenberg and I am originally from a small town in Western Montana. I graduated from Montana State University – Bozeman with degrees in K-8 education and reading intervention. I taught third grade at Monforton school for 9 years before stepping into my current role as a Reading Interventionist/Gifted and Talented teacher. In our spare time, my wife and I enjoy watching sports, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

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