Gifted learners are students, children or youth who give evidence of high achievement capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic or leadership capacity or in specific academic fields, and who need services and activities not ordinarily provided by the school in order to fully develop those capabilities.
The Talented and Gifted (TAG) program supports districts and teachers in the service of gifted students as they have a right to an appropriate education鈥攐ne that recognizes individual differences and needs, both cognitive and affective. Differentiated curriculum should be responsive to individual pace, style, interests and need for complexity. Gifted and talented learners need an environment that encourages and nurtures inquiry, flexibility and divergent thinking.
Resources for Gifted Learners
Many online resources are available to educators and parents of gifted learners. Northwest AEA has compiled a聽list of helpful websites聽to assist educators and parents in serving their talented and gifted learners.
MTSS for Advanced Learners
MTSS is for all students but where do our advanced learners fit into this process?
Iowa鈥檚 Department of Education has published the "" to assist in the process. This document is invaluable as we consider the needs of all learners.聽Within the document, you will find resources to support the varying聽needs of these students.