The Birmingham Public Schools provide gifted education services for students in grades K-12. Enrichment teams at each building have a dual role. One responsibility is to serve as community service organizers who coordinate speakers and potential mentors. The following description summarizes middle school services, however, general information about the elementary and high school components is also included.
Identification is open-ended and based upon interest or motivation.
Teachers have discovered that motivation is a key aspect of program effectiveness. A spring orientation for all fifth grade students provides information about middle school enrichment activities. Applications and brochures are also provided. Self, peer, teacher, and parent nominations are collected in the fall. Selection determined with parental input and a list of participating students is distributed to the faculty.