Middle School Advanced Learning Opportunities

The middle level teachers provide or facilitate a variety of experiences to help meet the needs of high-ability and high-achieving students. Some of these experiences are available to all students, while other experiences are for those who meet the qualifying criteria.

Middle School options include: 

  • Rochester Accelerated Math Program (RAMP)

    Middle School Math Acceleration Guide

  • Middle School honors option classes

  • University of Minnesota's Talented Youth in Mathematics Program (UMTYMP) in Rochester

  • Middle School Advanced Learning Program (formerly known as Highly Gifted) at Dakota, John Adams, Kellogg, and Willow Creek Middle School.

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Laura Willis

Advanced Learning
507.328.4275 | Email Laura Willis

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Sheila Rainey

Advanced Learning Secretary
507.328.4299 | Email Sheila Rainey

Middle School Advanced Learning Specialists

If you have any questions about services, please contact your school's specialist.

Josh Grossman

Josh Grossman

Dakota | John Adams | Kellogg | Willow Creek
Middle School Specialist (Advanced Learning Program, Honors Option, and RAMP - Rochester Accelerated Math Program)
Email Josh Grossman

Vandi King

Vandi King

Lincoln K-8 Elementary School
Email Vandi King

Sarah Michet

Sarah Michet