Instruction for SALTA students is designed to challenge academically advanced learners and promote critical thinking, reasoning, creativity, research, communication, and interpersonal skills. By combining the SALTA Performance Standards with grade-level Utah Core Standards, the Depth and Complexity Framework, and principles of personalized learning, teachers guide SALTA students to go deeper into subjects and explore complex concepts and relationships. The pace of learners is often faster, as gifted students typically require less repetition to achieve mastery. SALTA classrooms aim to provide enrichment opportunities that emphasize real-world problem-solving and the application of knowledge to address complex issues relevant to the student’s interests. Teachers in the SALTA program also have specialized training in the form of a Gifted and Talented Endorsement to understand the unique needs of gifted students better and implement appropriate strategies.