Gifted Program Review

Schedule a review of your gifted program and discover what your district is doing well and what you might do to improve your program.

The seven National Standards will be used for this review. The input of focus groups including, administrators, teachers, teachers of the gifted, parents, and students, as well as classroom observations will be used in this comprehensive review.

Testimonials about the program review and professional development after the review --

Energetic, motivating and passionate about her work describes Franny. She did a GREAT job of bringing Differentiating Instruction to life in our nearly 300 teachers. She inspired our staff to begin planning their differentiated lessons and even incorporated one of our teacher’s versions of the “Six Hats” into her presentation. Dr. Gary D. Robinson, Assistant Superintendent, Hollidaysburg Area School District

NAGC Pre-K -- Grade 12 Gifted Program Standards

The Standards are divided into seven programming criterion areas. Click on the above link to learn more about each standard.

Program Design

The development of appropriate gifted education programming requires comprehensive services based on sound philosophical, theoretical, and empirical support.

Program Administration and Management

Appropriate gifted education programming must include the establishment of a systematic means of developing, implementing, and managing services.

Student Identification

Gifted learners must be assessed to determine appropriate educational services.

Curriculum and Instruction

Gifted education services must include curricular and instructional opportunities directed to the unique needs of the gifted child.

Socio-Emotional Guidance and Counseling

Gifted education programming must establish a plan to recognize and nurture the unique socio-emotional development of gifted learners.

Professional Development

Gifted learners are entitled to be served by professionals who have specialized preparation in gifted education, expertise in appropriate differentiated content and instructional methods, involvement in ongoing professional development, and who possess exemplary personal and professional traits.

Program Evaluation

Program evaluation is the systematic study of the value and impact of services provided.