Students in the GT center study the same Fairfax County Program of Studies curriculum as do students in the base school with instructional techniques which are designed to match the educational learning styles of gifted students. All GT students are instructed one year ahead in math with the intended goal of taking algebra in seventh grade. Additional language arts, science and history units for gifted students, designed by the College of William and Mary's School of Education, and the Challenge Math Program are part of the enriched GT curriculum. In center classrooms higher level thinking skills are stressed. Class discussions and group projects are designed which allow students to learn to work together to solve problems.
Technology is used as a tool for learning with all students.
Students use computers for word processing, creating graphs, spreadsheets, and databases, designing multimedia presentations, and to access the Internet for research. Fifth and sixth grade students are issued their own Macintosh eMate laptops to use at home and at school for the year. Third and fourth graders have access to AlphaSmart intelligent keyboards as well as the classroom Macs. Students are encouraged to take risks and stretch their abilities by participating in orchestra or band and chorus or the mentor program with primary students. Once a month all GTC students join together for activities and talent sharing.