Professional Development
Ideal practice for a comprehensive professional development program must be provided for all school staff involved in the education of high ability learners and must include:
- A general understanding of giftedness/high ability, student needs and best practice in nurturing giftedness through effective services
- On-going development in giftedness education
- Recognition that there are varied professional development needs among staff.
Ideal practice for those working with high ability learners should include:
- Licensing and/or participation in ongoing professional development in gifted education
- Opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in gifted education according to the role played.
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