Gifted and Talented Program
Marietta Creed
Definition of Gifted and Talented Learners:
Description o the Program:
Academic challenges by extending Gwinnett County Public Schools AKS.
-FOCUS - Elementary Level
-PROBE - Middle School Level
-QUEST - High School Level
K-5 receive instruction in resources, cluster and /or accelerated content.
Middle and High school students receive instruction in advance content classes.
Characteristics of Gifted and Talented Learners:
- Rapid Learning
- Focused
- Excellent Memory
- Well Organized
Learning Characteristics:
- Learned to Read Early
- Recall Information Quickly
- Advance Comprehension
- Learned Basic Skills Quickly
Creative Characteristics:
- Generate Possibilities and Consequences
- Ask Probing Questions
- Vivid Imaginations
- Highly Developed Curiosity
- Interesting in Experimenting
Testing of Gifted and Talented Learners:
Services for Gifted and Talented Learners, Including Least Restrictive Environment:
- Advanced Placement Courses
- Independent Studies
- Interest Groups and Clubs
- Study Groups
- E- Learning
- Leadership Activities
- Mentorships
- Enrichment Curriculum
Students of the gifted and talented program learn and study better in least restrictive environment, accommodation should be made during this time so that students do not become bored with what they are working on. Often gifted an talented students need challenges to help stay focus on a subject they succeed in.
Accommodations used for Gifted and Talented Learners:
- Higher Level and Problem Solving
- Flexible Grouping
- Cluster Grouping
- Pacing Instruction
- E- Learning Resource Rooms
- After School Special Programs