Students are selected on the basis of academic, intellectual, and creative ability. Information from parents and teachers combined with objective test data determines eligibility. All students who meet the set criteria are accepted into the program.
Participation is completely voluntary.
It is the philosophy of the Tessera Program to provide a differentiated curriculum and learning environment which allows identified gifted students to develop their specific intellectual abilities. The curriculum for intellectually gifted students is based on each student's individual cognitive and affective strengths, interests, and needs. The goals of the Tessera Program are to promote intellectual development and to encourage students to work toward reaching their highest potentials. Tessera now serves children from all elementary schools in our community. Approximately 400 third through sixth grade students representing all of Spokane's elementary schools come to Tessera one day a week.