Federal Definition

“Gifted and talented children are those identified by professionally qualified persons who by virtue of outstanding abilities are capable of high performance. These are children who require differentiated educational programs and are serviced beyond those normally provided by the regular school program in order to realize their contribution to self and society.”

The Gifted Child

“For the purpose of education, gifted children are those students in a given school or school district who are exceptional by virtue of markedly greater than average potential or ability in some area of human activity generally considered to be the province of the educational system and whose exceptionality engenders special-educational needs that are not being met adequately by the regular core curriculum.”  (Borland, 1989)

Mission

To provide challenge, enrichment and/or acceleration to meet the unique needs of gifted students. 

Vision

To effectively meet the academic and affective needs of gifted students through a respected progressive program.

Goals

We are committed to:

·         Advocating

·         Challenging our students

·         Being responsive

CORE BELIEFS

Gifted Children:

·         Gifted children have an intense desire to explore and question their universe.

·         Gifted children are at risk of not achieving their full potential due to their extreme diversity in social-emotional, physical, and academic maturity.

Importance of Gifted Education:

·         The overall goal of the gifted education program is to provide a differentiated curriculum for the identified gifted students in the areas of thinking, performance, and research skills as well as affective awareness necessary to meet their needs.

·         Gifted education provides interventions to accommodate the child’s passion for learning and their need for creative expression

Diversity:

·         Gifted children are diverse compared to their chronological peers due to their elevated intellectual and creative abilities and therefore, are in need of support and validation from those who nurture their giftedness.

Partnerships:

·         The partnership of home, school, and community is crucial to the success of gifted children.

Parents:

·         Gifted education supports and values the important role of the family in their child reaching his/her full potential.

Environment:

·         Gifted children need an environment in which they can interact with their intellectual peers.