Gifted Program
Tiers of Gifted & Talented Programming
Tier 1 – Differentiation of Core Curriculum
Students who demonstrate on-level abilities have academic and intellectual needs that can be met within the regular classroom through high-quality, rigorous instruction and a differentiated curriculum. Classroom teachers use a variety of strategies to support Tier I learners, including—but not limited to—small group instruction, flexible grouping, curriculum compacting, and inquiry-based units.
Tier 2 – Talent Development Enrichment
High-ability learners with assessment data between the 85th and 94th percentile, or other evidence indicating gifted potential, qualify for Tier 2 Talent Development Enrichment programming. These students demonstrate promising academic talents and benefit from enrichment and/or acceleration to maximize their intellectual growth. Gifted Resource Teachers collaborate with staff to create academic and interest-based groups tailored to student needs. Tier 2 programming varies by school .
Tier 3 – Formal Gifted Identification
The body of evidence must include: 95th percentile or above on a standardized nationally normed test or observation tool, or a rating on a performance assessment that indicates exceptionality/distinguished compared to age mates along with multiple sources and types of data which demonstrate the student’s exceptional ability and need for gifted services, but a single data point, even one at the 95th percentile, does not constitute a BOE sufficient for determining the need for gifted services, nor a portable identification.