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GOAL (Gifted Opportunities for Advanced Learners)

The GOAL (Gifted Opportunities for Advanced Learners) Team at Balsz Elementary School District is dedicated to nurturing and advancing the talents of students who demonstrate exceptional academic abilities. The team includes three amazing GOAL teachers who service Griffith Elementary, Brunson-Lee, and Crockett schools. These specialized educators work collaboratively to identify and support gifted learners by providing enriched and challenging learning experiences tailored to their advanced needs. By creating individualized learning plans that foster intellectual growth, creativity, and critical thinking, the GOAL team ensures that gifted students receive the opportunities and resources necessary to reach their full potential in a stimulating and supportive environment.

For more information contact:

Kathleen Owen-Jones | 602-629-6820 

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The WDLR team collaborates with their coach and referee for a successful match at the First Lego League Qualifier.

Brunson-Lee students standing in front of a green tall bush with a teacher smiling for a photo

The Lego Masters team strikes a pose before competing in the First Lego League Qualifier, ready to take on future challenges!

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Brunson-Lee Eagle team members prepare their robot for competition at the Black Table during the First Lego League Qualifier.

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The WDLR team confidently presents their research project to judges, highlighting their problem-solving and innovation skills.

Crockett students posing with their teachers for a photo in front of a tree

The Bears team proudly poses with their coaches after an exciting day of competition at the First Lego League Qualifier.

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The WDLR robotics team showcases their robot’s programming skills in front of an engaged audience during their First Lego League match.

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Students from the WDLR robotics team strategizing during Match 34 at the First Lego League Qualifier on December 21st.

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The Mesa Community College @ Red Mountain campus hosted an exciting day for First Lego League competitors on December 21st.

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Several students wearing black shirts and wearing lanyards posing for a photo, their teacher posing behind some of them with a big smile