The gifted and talented program in the elementary school takes place in the regular classroom and radiates from the existing curriculum. Some part of it affects all students.
Some components differ for children who are identified with needs for special opportunities.
The identification process is different in each grade because it is geared toward the specific content. Advanced Capabilities Teachers use special lessons over the course of the school year to observe kindergarten and first grade students demonstrating advanced capabilities. Click here for more information on the K-1 Program. Enrichment Prototypes in Grades 2 - 5 Teachers use established curriculum to provide specialized introductory lessons to all students. Click on lightbulb below for more details.