GIFTED PROGRAMMING PHILOSOPHY
All students have personal strengths. High ability learners have needs that go beyond the universal curriculum that may include accelerated or compacted curriculum and a wide range of experiences in order to develop their talents. The School District of Holmen believes that all students, including advanced learners and those students from traditionally underrepresented populations, should be challenged and supported to reach their full potential.
PROGRAM GOALS
The goals for talented and gifted programming are:
- to determine students who exhibit advanced or high ability learning needs and require accommodations beyond the universal curriculum.
- to establish programs and services that are responsive to the needs of advanced or high ability learners.
- to develop the student’s understanding and acceptance of self and others.
- to enhance opportunities for academic and career planning.
- to nurture habits of mind which promote lifelong learning.
- to encourage participation in activities to challenge students to meet their potential.
- to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the program and services, and to make suggestions for continuous improvement.
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