Learning enrichment offers differentiation in math, reading or both in the students' current classroom beginning in the second semester of the year in which they are initially identified. This designation remains with students throughout their elementary school years.  

The focus of this program is to provide students with opportunities to work with peers of similar ability, experience project-based learning and enrichment activities that extend and deepen the learning experience.  

Students are identified for learning enrichment through the screening process and other assessments. 

Kindergarten: To refer a kindergarten student for screening, parents/guardians/teachers/community members complete a referral form by the posted deadline. Screening takes place in November/December at the student's home school. Screening results will be sent to families in January with information about learning enrichment identification.   

Kindergarten Learning Enrichment Referral Forms: Referral deadline is November 10, 2025   

• Learning Enrichment Parent Referral Form    

• Learning Enrichment Teacher Referral Form 

• Learning Enrichment Community Member Referral Form   

First grade: Students do not need to be referred. They are part of the universal screening process which takes place in the fall. Screening results will be sent to families in November with information about learning enrichment identification sent in January/February.   

Exit Procedure: 

Everett Public Schools has a procedure to allow families to opt-out of learning enrichment services when initially offered on the placement form. Additionally, families can choose to decline these services by following the procedure below: 

• Parent/guardian submits an Exit Form requesting that the student no longer receive learning enrichment services. In this case, the parent/guardian submits a Learning Enrichment Exit Form to P-5 Instruction/Highly Capable Program, 3900 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201, or email to highlycapable@everettsd.org. A copy of all communication will be placed in the student’s file.