Gifted Service Delivery Models
Magnet Program (Accelerated) – Students receive instruction in a classroom with all gifted students taught by a teacher qualified to work with gifted students. This program option focuses on accelerated curriculum - grade-ahead instruction in English/Language Arts and Math. Gifted students considered for this program must meet additional eligibility criteria for entry for the 2025-2026 school year (see Gifted Magnet sub menu for more information).
Advanced Work Classroom (Full-time) – Students are placed in a classroom with other gifted children and a teacher qualified to work with gifted students. The class also includes students who are not identified as gifted but excel academically. This program option focuses on enrichment activities and instruction on a grade-level curriculum.
Resource - Students are pulled from the general education classroom to receive specialized instruction from a teacher qualified to work with gifted students. This program option focuses on enrichment activities.
Consultation – A teacher of the gifted works with the general education teacher(s) to assist them in meeting identified needs of the gifted student. Materials and other resources are available to the general education teacher by a teacher qualified to work with gifted students.
Please note that not all services are available at every school.