HiCapPLUS Professional Learning Modules for Educators

The online modules focus on research-based practices and technical support districts need to provide a comprehensive program of services that comply with state law. Media and materials are adaptable to the time and dynamics of districts, large and small, rural and urban.

HiCapPLUS is designed with three integrated project components:

• System of professional learning for teachers and program directors that adapts to the opportunities and constraints of the local setting
• Technical assistance that improves program operations and increases compliance with state law
• New information and knowledge published online in the public domain, and distributed widely through the communication channels of OSPI and its educational partners

Equity & Access for Highly Capable Students

Javits HiCapPLUS Professional Learning Modules support the delivery of instruction and services to Highly Capable students. The modules place special emphasis on the identification and instruction of children who are consistently under-represented in programs for the Highly Capable across Washington state.

The modules are now housed in the Canvas platform:

HiCapPLUS Access and Equity Professional Learning Modules

This course has enabled open enrollment. Students can self-enroll in the course with this link. https://waesd.instructure.com/enroll/7PEMC8. 

HiCapPLUS Pedagogies and Strategies Professional Learning Modules

This course has enabled open enrollment. Students can self-enroll in the course with this link.  https://waesd.instructure.com/enroll/WK46L3.

Students with Special Needs

HiCapPLUS focuses on the identification of, and provision of services to, Highly Capable students—with special emphasis on those children who are economically disadvantaged, need language acquisition services, and students with disabilities—all of whom could be passed over by traditional assessments and identification methods.