The Extended Learning Program (ELP) at Field School is a resource class offered to students who pass state mandated tests at superior levels. Often known as "Gifted Education", students who qualify for ELP in Mesa must score in the top 3% of students nationwide on selected test instruments. After qualifying for ELP, students attend the class once a week for the entire school day. Students in ELP participate in a vast variety of activities ranging from studying mythology to dissecting cow eyes. ELP classes are designed to challenge students who learn quickly, retain information easily, and think in a creative and unique manner.

At Field School, ELP classes are taught by Dawn Knappenberger. The class schedule is listed below. Selected 2nd grade students at Field may also have the opportunity to attend "Think Tank" - a short primary lesson using advanced thinking skills which is taught most weeks on Friday. This class is not an official part of ELP, but serves the needs of younger students who have not yet tested to enter the ELP program.

If you have any questions about Field's ELP program or Think Tank, please feel free to call Ms. Knappenberger at 472-9824.