Talent Development

Talent Development

LEVELS OF SERVICE

Level 1

All students. Emphasis on interests and learning preferences,

exposure to possible new interest areas into, through and

beyond the core curriculum.

Level 2

Many but not all students. Emphasis on deepening areas of

interest through school based enrichment opportunities.

Level 3

Some students. Emphasis is on qualitative differentiation of the

core curriculum with depth, complexity, novelty and pacing.

Level 4

A few students. Emphasis is on a subject or full grade acceleration

and/or individual learning plans.

• All students have talent strengths, schools help them identify

and develop them.

• The development of ability or talent is a life-long process

• School is a place to develop the talent of all students

• Students demonstrate outstanding achievement or show

potential for high levels of accomplishment

• Advance learners represent the diverse population of our

communities

• Providing opportunities for all children to develop and

demonstrate

• Build a profile of student strengths

• Provide appropriate instruction to meet students’

academic and social needs

• Build the capacity of teachers, leaders and families to

recognize, nurture and accelerate talent development

All students recognize and develop their talents as a

result of enrichment and appropriately challenging

learning opportunities.