Enrichment for All Students

From Foundational Methods to Practical Strategies with Renzulli Learning

The Schoolwide Enrichment Model by Joseph Renzulli and Sally Reis (SEM, Renzulli, 1977; Renzulli & Reis, 1985, 1997, 2014) was created to develop the strengths and talents of all students.

The SEM focuses on enrichment for all students through high levels of engagement and the use of enjoyable and challenging learning experiences that are constructed around students’ interests, learning styles, and preferred modes of expression. 

The SEM has been implemented in over 4,000 schools across the country and programs using this approach have been widely implemented internationally in Europe, Asia, South and Central America.

Implementing SEM does come with some obstacles for schools and teachers. Joe and Sally partnered with the University of Connecticut to develop a technology platform that would enable teachers to more easily bring personalized learning and differentiation to their students' hands, and thus Renzulli Learning was born!

Renzulli Learning supports teachers as they implement facets of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model. This course covers the foundational methods of Renzulli & Reis methodologies, as well as practical aspects of using Renzulli Learning in your classroom.

Users who complete the entire course successfully will receive a certificate of completion from the University of Connecticut worth 9 professional development contact hours.*

The course is designed in a sequence from foundational methods through practical strategies and skills in the software, however you are able to jump around and watch the lectures you would like in any order, with or without completing the course in its entirety for the certificate.

Joe, Sally, and the Renzulli Learning Team want to welcome you to Renzulli Learning - your total talent development solution! We are here to support you in your enrichment and differentiation efforts, whether it is for a few students, a whole class, or your entire school!


*Participants are eligible to receive a Certificate documenting Contact Hours issued by the University of Connecticut.  It is the participant’s responsibility to determine if their home state/agency/professional association recognizes Contact Hours. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are not offered by the University of Connecticut. The University of Connecticut is not responsible for the design, development or delivery of this program.

Instructors

  • Sally M. Reis, Ph.D. & Joseph S. Renzulli, Ph.D.

    Distinguished Professors, University of Connecticut

    Sally M. Reis, Ph.D. & Joseph S. Renzulli, Ph.D.

    Sally M. Reis, Ph.D. and Joseph S. Renzulli, Ed.D. have been working together for over four decades to bring the Schoolwide Enrichment Model to enrichment and gifted programs, schools and classrooms around the world. Their combined years of teaching, international presentions, and published work is voluminous and resulted in over 50 million dollars of research funding. They have published hundreds of articles, chapters, and books resulting in research-based foundational methods. These have resulted in the development of Renzulli Learning, an online platform to support teachers with their efforts for differentiation, enrichment, and personalized learning in the classroom.
  • Jeanne N. Pascon, M.Ed.

    Director for Professional Development and Client Support for Renzulli Learning

    Jeanne N. Pascon, M.Ed.

    An educator for over 30 years, Jeannie has been a classroom teacher, technology specialist, and teacher for gifted & talented in Bloomfield, Canton, and West Hartford, Connecticut. Joining the Renzulli Team has enabled Jeanne to fully realize her own passion for collaborating with teachers to bring personalized learning and creativity development to classrooms around the globe.

Course Curriculum

  • 1
    Welcome to Enrichment for All Students!
    • Welcome to the Schoolwide Enrichment Model & Renzulli Learning
    • Before we begin...
  • 2
    Module 1: Renzulli Methods 101 - An Overview of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model
    • Lecture 1: General Background, Underlying Theories, and Practical Resources
    • Lecture 1 Article ~ Reexamining the Role of Gifted Education and Talent Development for the 21st Century: A Four-Part Theoretical Approach
    • Lecture 2: Comprehensive Strength Assessment
    • Lecture 2 Article ~ The Three-Ring Conception of Giftedness: A Developmental Model for Promoting Creative Productivity
    • Lecture 3: An Overview of the Enrichment Triad Model
    • Lecture 3 Article ~The Enrichment Triad Model: A Guide for Developing Defensible Programs For The Gifted And Talented
    • Lecture 4: Curriculum Compacting
    • Lecture 4 Article ~ Curriculum Compacting: A Systematic Procedure for Modifying the Curriculum for Above Average Ability Students
    • Lecture 5: Enrichment Clusters
    • Lecture 5 Article ~ Enrichment Clusters: A Practical Approach For Developing Investigative Learning Skills
    • Lecture 6: Enrichment Infusion
    • Lecture 6 Article ~ An Infusion-Based Approach to Enriching the Standards-Driven Curriculum
    • Renzulli 101 - Assess Your Knowledge
  • 3
    Module 2: Using the Renzulli Learning Platform - The Basics
    • What does Renzulli Learning do for Teachers?
    • Lecture 7: Overview - How Renzulli Learning works with the SEM
    • Lecture 7 Article ~ A Technology Based Program That Matches Enrichment Resources With Student Strengths
    • Lecture 8: Introducing Renzulli Learning
    • Lecture 9: Let's Try the Profiler
    • Performance Task #1: Your Profiler
    • Lecture 10a: Exploring the Student Site - The Enrichment Database
    • Lecture 10b: Exploring the Student Site - My Apps
    • Performance Task #2: Journal Entry
    • Lecture 10c: Exploring the Student Site - My Projects
    • Visit our growing list of Fantastic Type III Examples!
    • Performance Task #3: Create a Project
    • Lecture 11: Introduction to the Teacher Site - Managing Students & Groups
    • Performance Task #4: Create a Group
    • Partnering with Parents
    • Way to go!
  • 4
    Module 3: Diving Deeper in Renzulli Learning - Working with Curriculum
    • Lecture 12: Introducing the Curricular Tools
    • Lecture 12a: Under the Hood - Unit Supplements vs Projects vs Assignments vs Differentiated Lessons
    • Lecture 12b: Working with Unit Supplements
    • Performance Task #5: Choose a Unit Supplement
    • Lecture 12c: Developing Projects & Assigning to Students
    • Lecture 12d: Developing Assignments & Assigning to Students
    • Performance Task #6: Create an Assignment
    • Lecture 12e: Developing Differentiated Lessons & Assigning to Students
    • Performance Task #7: Develop a Lesson
    • Lecture 13: Teacher Site - Checking Students' Work
    • Lecture 14: Advanced Collaborative Grouping
    • Reflections
    • Thank you for joining us!

What Educators Are Saying:

  • Renzulli Learning is Genuine Enrichment for All Students

    F. Sharon Cole

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  • Empowering ALL students

    JAMILA TAYLOR

    I absolutely loved taking this PD at my own pace! I was able to better understand the benefits of engaging my students to take ownership of their learning p...

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    I absolutely loved taking this PD at my own pace! I was able to better understand the benefits of engaging my students to take ownership of their learning pathways. I believe that providing this to all students we are planting seeds of a great future!

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  • AMAZING!

    AMY JENSEN

    This course was SO helpful! I am new to Renzulli Learning, and it seemed overwhelming. Module 1 was a great refresher on GATE philosophy and SEM overview. Mo...

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    This course was SO helpful! I am new to Renzulli Learning, and it seemed overwhelming. Module 1 was a great refresher on GATE philosophy and SEM overview. Modules 2 and 3 got me up and running using Renzulli Learning in my classroom. The instructor was inspiring and easy to follow with great tips and tricks. Thank you!

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  • Enrichment for All Students

    Valarie Engle

    Great course! Really helped me move to more project based learning. Helped me differentiate for all learners in an easy way!

    Great course! Really helped me move to more project based learning. Helped me differentiate for all learners in an easy way!

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  • I LOVE THIS COURSE THANKS

    Elizabeth De Alba Villegas

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE COURSE, FOR GIVING ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM ALL THAT YOU DO AND ALL THAT YOU CONTRIBUTE TO THE SCHOOL AND TEACHING COMMUN...

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    THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE COURSE, FOR GIVING ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM ALL THAT YOU DO AND ALL THAT YOU CONTRIBUTE TO THE SCHOOL AND TEACHING COMMUNITY. I AM VERY HAPPY TO KNOW YOUR WAY OF WORKING AND THE PLATFORM IS VERY COMPLETE.

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  • Renzulli learning, el modelo educativo para el s XXI. ( R...

    Ana Cristina Gonzalez Ruiz

    Renzulli learning es, sin duda alguna, un modelo excepcional para el desarrollo de las capacidades de todos los niños. Un recurso completo que centra el p...

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    Renzulli learning es, sin duda alguna, un modelo excepcional para el desarrollo de las capacidades de todos los niños. Un recurso completo que centra el proceso de enseñanza en el niño, invirtiéndolo y dotando al alumno del protagonismo que merece en su propio aprendizaje y desarrollo de sus capacidades. No se trata de enseñar, sino de aprender. Translation by Google: Renzulli learning is, without a doubt, an exceptional model for the development of the capacities of all children. A complete resource that focuses the teaching process on the child, investing it and giving the student the prominence they deserve in their own learning and development of their abilities. It is not about teaching, but about learning.

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  • Differenziare per valorizzare ( Differentiate to enhance)

    Emanuela Ballanti

    Gli arricchimenti sono un'indiscutibile risorsa per differenziare e personalizzare i percorsi formativi dei singoli studenti. Rendono l'alunno protagonista d...

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    Gli arricchimenti sono un'indiscutibile risorsa per differenziare e personalizzare i percorsi formativi dei singoli studenti. Rendono l'alunno protagonista della sua crescita culturale e formativa. Permettono un nutrimento adeguato sia da un punto di vista cognitivo che socioemotivo. Promuovono la motivazione ad apprendere e stimolano la curiosità e gli interessi individuali. La possibilità di condivisione nei gruppi , consente il confronto e l'arricchimento anche da un punto di vista dialogico. Translation by Google: Enrichments are an indisputable resource for differentiating and personalizing the training paths of individual students. They make the pupil the protagonist of his cultural and educational growth. They allow adequate nutrition both from a cognitive and socio-emotional point of view. They promote the motivation to learn and stimulate individual curiosity and interests. The possibility of sharing in groups allows for comparison and enrichment also from a dialogical point of view.

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  • Truly enrichment for ALL students

    Katheryn Daniell

    I was very happy to see that the Renzulli Learning model and system looks to provide school-wide enrichment for all students. So many students are not being ...

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    I was very happy to see that the Renzulli Learning model and system looks to provide school-wide enrichment for all students. So many students are not being given opportunities to show their potential giftedness. This allows for the lifting of all students, not just those that are gifted.

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  • Desplegando las potencialidades dormidas. (Unfolding the ...

    Ángel Dario Bublitz

    El mayor problema que encontre en diferentes establecimientos educativos es que los alumnos hacen tareas por obligación, sin entusiasmo. Donde solo se valora...

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    El mayor problema que encontre en diferentes establecimientos educativos es que los alumnos hacen tareas por obligación, sin entusiasmo. Donde solo se valora un contenido memorizado o repetitivo. Renzulli learning abre un vasto campo de posibilidades para que los estudiantes puedan hacer actividades que puedan resultar estimulantes. y lo mas interesante para los profesores es que la plataforma trabaja como un asistente 24/7 que te permite enfocarte en el alumno y como lograr el despliegue de las potencialidades dormidas. Translation by Google: The biggest problem that I found in different educational establishments is that students do tasks out of obligation, without enthusiasm. Where only a memorized or repetitive content is valued. Renzulli learning opens up a vast field of possibilities for students to do stimulating activities. And the most interesting thing for teachers is that the platform works as a 24/7 assistant that allows you to focus on the student and how to achieve the deployment of dormant potentialities.

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  • Un banco de recursos para todos ( A resource bank for eve...

    Leticia Ramos Iglesias

    Es una experiencia increíble para los alumnos y para el docente. Translation by Google: It is an incredible experience for the students and for the teacher.

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    Es una experiencia increíble para los alumnos y para el docente. Translation by Google: It is an incredible experience for the students and for the teacher.

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  • Very well constructed, from theory to practice

    Irma Yadira Gámez Suazo

    It is very well constructed, with a deep explanation of the theory behind the platform and also, the course gives an opportunity to put that into practice.

    It is very well constructed, with a deep explanation of the theory behind the platform and also, the course gives an opportunity to put that into practice.

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  • Realmente enriquecedor

    Martha Stella Domínguez Jaramillo

    El curso tiene una sustentación teórica muy sólida, clara y que despierta la necesidad de seguir estudiando el tema. Más que el conocimiento de cómo funcion...

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    El curso tiene una sustentación teórica muy sólida, clara y que despierta la necesidad de seguir estudiando el tema. Más que el conocimiento de cómo funciona la plataforma, que también es muy útil y práctica, es la conceptualización la que le da sentido a todo este trabajo diferenciado. ¡Muchas gracias por tanta generosidad con el conocimiento! Translation bu Google: The course has a very solid and clear theoretical support that awakens the need to continue studying the subject. More than the knowledge of how the platform works, which is also very useful and practical, it is the conceptualization that gives meaning to all this differentiated work. Thank you very much for so much generosity with the knowledge!

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