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'''Epic Elementary School''' (sometimes known as '''EPIC School''' or '''Epic Alternative Elementary School''') is an elementary school in the [[Birmingham Public School System]] that is located at 1000 [[10th Avenue South]], adjacent to [[Bessie Estelle Park]] in the [[Glen Iris]] neighborhood. The name is an acronym for "Educational Program for the Individual Child".
'''Epic Elementary School''' (sometimes known as '''EPIC School''' or '''Epic Alternative Elementary School''') is an elementary school in the [[Birmingham Public School System]] that is located at 1000 [[10th Avenue South]], adjacent to [[Bessie Estelle Park]] in the [[Glen Iris]] neighborhood. The name was originally an acronym for "'''E'''ducational '''P'''lanning for '''I'''nstructional '''C'''omplex", which was later recast as "'''E'''ducational '''P'''rogram for the '''I'''ndividual '''C'''hild".


The school was founded in partnership with the [[UAB School of Education]] and serves as a training center for teachers. The curriculum focuses on creating individualized learning plans for students, including those considered "gifted" and those with disabilities. The pilot program, funded by a three-year federal grant, was housed at [[Glen Iris Elementary School]] beginning with the [[1973]]-[[1974]] academic year. Although the program was intended to maintain a 50/50 balance of white and black students, the inclusion of the rest of Glen Iris's students changed the racial makeup of the program.
The program was founded in partnership with the [[UAB School of Education]] under the direction of [[Roland Terrell]]. The intent of the program was to determine the extent to which a diverse classroom can be a benefit to instruction, and, conversely, the extent to which individualized instruction is important to attain educational goals. The curriculum was developed by groups of teachers, parents and students working together.  
 
The pilot program, funded by a three-year federal grant, was originally to be implemented at [[Lane Elementary School]] at the start of the [[1973]]-[[1974]] academic year, and to approximate a 50/50 balance of white and black students. After the decision was made to move it to [[Glen Iris Elementary School]], the predominantly white enrollment there changed the racial makeup of the program.
 
EPIC School also serves as a training center for teachers, and continues to foster the creation of individualized learning plans for students, including those considered "gifted" and those with disabilities.  


In [[1980]] the EPIC program moved to a new modern building designed by [[Pedro Costa]], with color-coded walls for each grade level and abundant natural lighting. All students were taught sign language and the music classroom included special construction to transmit vibrations through the floor for the benefit of the hearing impaired. The school also housed a small animal menagerie and a well-stocked library.
In [[1980]] the EPIC program moved to a new modern building designed by [[Pedro Costa]], with color-coded walls for each grade level and abundant natural lighting. All students were taught sign language and the music classroom included special construction to transmit vibrations through the floor for the benefit of the hearing impaired. The school also housed a small animal menagerie and a well-stocked library.
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==References==
==References==
* Reeves, Garland (January 25, 1973) "[http://cdm16044.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p4017coll2/id/12290 Lane School picked for pilot project]" {{BN}} - via {{BPLDC}}
* Reeves, Garland (May 16, 1974) "[http://cdm16044.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p4017coll2/id/12147 City board to expand Glen Iris ed program stressing individual]" {{BN}} - via {{BPLDC}}
* Reeves, Garland (May 16, 1974) "[http://cdm16044.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p4017coll2/id/12147 City board to expand Glen Iris ed program stressing individual]" {{BN}} - via {{BPLDC}}
* Gargiulo, Richard M. & John Batson (1985) "EPIC School: An adventure in the least restrictive alternative." ''Education'' Vol. 105, No. 4, pp. 394-5
* Gargiulo, Richard M. & John Batson (1985) "EPIC School: An adventure in the least restrictive alternative." ''Education'' Vol. 105, No. 4, pp. 394-5
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Revision as of 14:28, 20 March 2019

Epic Elementary School
BCS small logo.png Birmingham City Schools
Years 1980–present
Location 1000 10th Avenue South, (map)
Glen Iris
Grades K-5
Principal Petra Leonard
Enrollment 482 (2012)
Colors purple & gold
Mascot Eagles
Website bcs.schoolwires.net

Epic Elementary School (sometimes known as EPIC School or Epic Alternative Elementary School) is an elementary school in the Birmingham Public School System that is located at 1000 10th Avenue South, adjacent to Bessie Estelle Park in the Glen Iris neighborhood. The name was originally an acronym for "Educational Planning for Instructional Complex", which was later recast as "Educational Program for the Individual Child".

The program was founded in partnership with the UAB School of Education under the direction of Roland Terrell. The intent of the program was to determine the extent to which a diverse classroom can be a benefit to instruction, and, conversely, the extent to which individualized instruction is important to attain educational goals. The curriculum was developed by groups of teachers, parents and students working together.

The pilot program, funded by a three-year federal grant, was originally to be implemented at Lane Elementary School at the start of the 1973-1974 academic year, and to approximate a 50/50 balance of white and black students. After the decision was made to move it to Glen Iris Elementary School, the predominantly white enrollment there changed the racial makeup of the program.

EPIC School also serves as a training center for teachers, and continues to foster the creation of individualized learning plans for students, including those considered "gifted" and those with disabilities.

In 1980 the EPIC program moved to a new modern building designed by Pedro Costa, with color-coded walls for each grade level and abundant natural lighting. All students were taught sign language and the music classroom included special construction to transmit vibrations through the floor for the benefit of the hearing impaired. The school also housed a small animal menagerie and a well-stocked library.

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