Gifted and Talented Programs

Summary This report explores exemplary gifted and talented programs at public school districts. The report focuses on programs at the district level and describes the process of student identification, the delivery of gifted and talented services, and evaluation of the gifted and talented program at each district. Key observations from our research 1. To avoid under-identification of underserved student populations, use a broad body of evidence to identify students as gifted and talented. 2. Consider identifying students through local norms rather than national norms to better meet the educational needs of students within the district. 3. To provide gifted students with meaningful and achievable academic and social-emotional goals, collaborate with them to design their Personal Education Plans. 4. Tailor social-emotional lessons to gifted students’ current need to offer relevant social-emotional learning. Download the Report