Program Design

The development of appropriate programming for high ability students must include:

• A researched based program.
• A written statement of philosophy, goals, and objectives to meet the needs of high ability students
• A licensed gifted/talented Coordinator
• Gifted and talented/high ability professionally developed and/or licensed teachers
• A broad-based planning committee that meets regularly

• Programming for high ability students must be an integral part of the general education school day.

Rather than any single program for high ability learners, a comprehensive K-12 program providing a continuum of services needs to be developed and include:

• Early identification and intervention of high ability students from low economic environments, Limited English Proficiency, with learning or other disabilities, or cultural differences
• Guidance, counseling and support for high ability students who are underachieving or who have other at-risk behaviors to help them reach their potential.