Code Number: 602.10
The District will provide programs for students identified as “gifted and talented” who require appropriate
instruction and educational services commensurate with their abilities and needs beyond those provided by the regular school program. Such programming may include targeted supportive services, appropriate materials, staff, and a learning environment and other educational services to supplement and support the regular education program.
Students will be placed in the talented and gifted program in accordance with systemic and uniform identification procedures that encompass grades K-12. Multiple criteria will be used to identify students for appropriate placement in the program.
Talented and gifted program goals and objectives shall be established for:
- Curriculum and instructional strategies;
- Student outcomes;
- Program management and administration; and
- Program development.
The District’s Talented and Gifted Program is part of the District’s school improvement plan and includes the following:
- Program goals, objectives, and activities
- Student identification criteria and procedures
- Staff professional development
- Staff utilization plans
- Evaluation criteria and procedures and performance measures
- Program budget
- Qualifications required of program administrators
It is the responsibility of the Superintendent or his/her designee to develop the District’s Talented and Gifted Program in accordance with this policy.
- First Adoption:
- 1989-06-13
- Revision Adoption:
- April 9, 1996/ September 12, 2000/ January 25, 2005/ April 27, 2009/ January 27, 2014/ October 14, 2019
- Reviewed Dates:
- April 15, 2019/ May 20, 2019/ June 17, 2019/ July 29, 2019/ September 12, 2019
- Legal Reference:
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Iowa Code §§ 257.42-.49
281 I.A.C. 12.5(12); 59