The Conway Public Schools' Gifted and Talented Advisory Council meets three times a year and consists of parents, teachers, administrators and a Professor of Gifted and Talented Education. They assist the districts' enrichment program by organizing special events such as award assemblies and guest speakers. A formal identification system selects top 5 percent of the student population based on above average ability, creativity, and task commitment. Student portfolios, grade level performance, standardized test scores, and teacher, parent and student questionnaires support this program.
Organizational patterns vary depending upon the grade level.
K-2 services occur in the regular classroom as the GT specialist assists the regular classroom teacher with differentiation, Type II training and modification of the regular curriculum. Cluster classes at grades 6-9 provide academic enrichment. They meet once or twice a week. Type II enrichment takes place within these classes. An annual review process assesses the needs of the students within the program.