Welcome to my teacher page.
My name is Aaron Linville and I am the District Gifted and Talented Resource Teacher. This is my first year at Walton, but my fifth year overall in education.
I have experience from elementary through middle school, coaching middle and high school basketball and tennis, and coordinating various educational programs.
To the left of my web page, you can find information related to our District Gifted and Talented Educational Services.
Interested in keeping up with information related to the GT Program?
Sign up for REMIND (It's free and easy to do)
For WVES- Text @wvesgt to 81010
For WVMS and WVHS- Text @wvmhsgt to 81010
For CCM Students- Text @ccmstud to 81010
National Association for Gifted Students PreK-12 Programming Standards
Resources for Parents:
Kentucky Association for Gifted Education
National Association for Gifted Children
DUKE TIP
Hoagies’ Gifted Education Page
Essential Links for Parents of Gifted Children
The Center for Gifted Studies
The Institute for Talent Development & Gifted Studies
Davidson Institute
The Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science
The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science & Mathematics
Byrdseed
Curiosities & Puzzlements
Other websites
- 6-12: Hippo Campus and K-12: Khan Academy
- Students in all grades can access over 45 subjects to brush up or accelerate their learning.
- K-8: Kids Know It
- Games and activities for reading, math, science, and social studies.
FOR STUDENTS:
Boone County Youth Cabinet (Application for 2020-21 school year is open for Sophomores who will be Juniors)
Principal's Council (Middle School)
Y-Club
Junior Beta Club (Middle School)
Y-Club
Regional Youth Leadership (Application for 2020-21 school year is open for Sophomores who will be Juniors)
Governor’s Scholar Program (GSP)
The Governor’s Scholars Program strives to enhance Kentucky’s next generation of civic and economic leaders. Established in 1983, the program provides academic and personal growth through the balance of a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience. Students must complete an application and compete with others from across the state. Those selected attend the program free of charge.
Governor’s School for the Arts GSA
For three weeks every summer, over 200 of Kentucky’s most talented and creative high school students are invited to grow and learn together at the Governor’s School for the Arts’ college summer residence program. Rising juniors and seniors in high school are offered in-depth instruction in one of nine artistic disciplines: architecture + design, creative writing, dance, drama, instrumental music, musical theatre, new media, visual art, and vocal music.
The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science- Western Kentucky University
The Commonwealth’s first high school for students interested in pursuing advanced careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Instead of spending their junior and senior years in traditional high schools, our 190 students take all their coursework through Western Kentucky University with regularly-enrolled college students. The Academy empowers Kentucky’s exceptional young scientists and mathematicians to live and learn in an environment which offers advanced educational opportunities, while preparing them for leadership roles. For more information please click the link below. The Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science
The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics-Morehead State University
The Craft Academy is a dual-credit residential high school for academically exceptional Kentucky students. The Craft Academy’s purpose is to meet the unique educational needs of academically gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors in the Commonwealth. The academic rigor of the Craft Academy challenges students to excel at their highest level through project-based STEM+X courses and hands-on learning experiences, with emphasis on innovation, design and creativity, and civic and regional engagement.
The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science & Mathematics
Duke Tip
The Duke University Talent Identification Program is a nonprofit organization that supports academically talented students in grades four through twelve. They offer above-grade-level testing, enrichment resources, year-round learning options, residential summer programs, online courses, and original research to supplement what students receive in school. If eligible, you will receive information about enrolling in the programs. See more information at this link: https://tip.duke.edu/
Summer Institute for the Gifted
Summer Programs for Gifted, Creative, and Academically Talented Students. Through Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG) programs, students experience the energy and excitement of campus life at prestigious schools and universities across America. SIG summer enrichment camps help students strengthen current skills and interests, explore new subject areas, and interact with other kids who love learning. If interested, you can follow this link https://www.giftedstudy.org/
Digital Campus Tours
8-12: Campus Tours Students can digitally tour hundreds of college campuses around the country.
ACT PREP
ACT
Free ACT Practice- ACT Academy
Snow Day Resources
The following links allows students to engage in enrichment and acceleration opportunities during Commander Days.
- 6-12: Hippo Campus and K-12: Khan Academy
- Students in all grades can access over 45 subjects to brush up or accelerate their learning.
- K-8: Kids Know It
- Games and activities for reading, math, science, and social studies.