Special instructional programs and supportive services, unique materials, learning settings, and other educational services and activities which differentiate, supplement, and support the standard educational program shall be provided to meet the needs of those students identified as possessing outstanding abilities who are capable of high performance and who require instruction and services beyond those provided by the regular educational program. Learning activities shall provide for the development of advanced skills, introduce advanced concepts and offer students greater latitude of inquiry. The District shall incorporate educational program goals for talented and gifted education into its comprehensive school improvement plan.

Students shall be appraised and identified for participation in the District’s talented and gifted program by use of systematic and uniform identification procedures developed in accordance with state law and rules and regulations of the Iowa Department of Education. The services for each student in the program shall be contained in a written, personal educational plan.


First Adoption:
2000-01-16
Revision Adoption:
October 9, 2005
Reviewed Dates:
April 9, 2017/ May 8, 2022
Legal Reference:
256.11, 257.44-.49, 260C.1, Chapter 261C, 280.3,
280.14, Code of Iowa; 281 I.A.C. 12.5(12), Chapter 59