Stevensville School District

INSTRUCTION

Gifted Program

To the extent possible with available resources, all gifted and talented students will have the opportunity to participate in appropriate educational programs.  “Gifted and talented students” are students of outstanding abilities, who are capable of high performance and who require differentiated educational programs beyond those normally offered in public schools, in order to fully achieve their potential contribution to self and society.

The District shall:

  • Provide educational services to gifted and talented students that are commensurate to their needs, and foster a positive self-image.
  • Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations regarding addressing gifted education.
  • Provide structured support and assistance to teachers in identifying and meeting the diverse student needs of gifted and talented students, and shall provide a framework for considering a full range of alternatives for addressing student needs.

The Superintendent will establish procedures consistent with state guidelines for nominating, assessing, and selecting children of demonstrated achievement, or potential ability in terms of general intellectual ability and academic aptitude.

Legal References:
§§ 20-7-901 – 904, MCA Gifted and Talented Children
10.55.804, ARM Gifted and Talented

Policy History:
Adopted on: February 2002
Reviewed on: November 8, 2016
Revised on: December 13, 2016