Arp Gifted & Talented Policies

ARP I.S.D.


BOARD ADOPTED POLICY
AND HANDBOOK


GIFTED AND TALENTED GOALS PROGRAM GRADES 3-12
AND
TALENT POOL GRADES K-2

Differentiated Curriculum For the Gifted & Talented

1.    Present content that is related to broad-based issues, themes, or problems.

2.    Integrate multiple disciplines into the area of study.

3.    Present comprehensive, related, and mutually reinforcing experiences within an area of study.

4.    Allow for the in-depth learning of a self-selected topic within the area of study.

5.    Develop independent or self-directed study skills.

6.    Develop independent or self-directed study skills.

7.    Focus on open-ended tasks.

8.    Develop research skills and methods

9.    Integrate basic skills and higher level thinking skills into the curriculum.

10. Encourage the development of products that challenge existing ideas and produce "new" ideas.

11.  Encourage the development of products that use new techniques, materials, and forms.

12  Encourage the development of self-understanding, i.e., recognizing and using one's abilities, becoming self-directed, appreciating licenses and differences between oneself and others.

13.  Evaluate student outcomes by using appropriate and specific criteria through self-appraisal, criterion referenced, and / or standardized instruments.

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