GATE

What does it mean to be Gifted and Talented?

Students with gifts and talents perform - or have the capability to perform - at higher levels compared to others of the same age, experience, and environment in one or more domains. They require modification(s) to their educational experience(s) to learn and realize their potential. Students with gifts and talents: 

• Come from all racial, ethnic, and cultural populations, as well as all economic strata. 

• Require sufficient access to appropriate learning opportunities to realize their potential. 

• Can have learning and processing disorders that require specialized intervention and accommodation. 

• Need support and guidance to develop socially and emotionally as well as in their areas of talent.

• Require varied services based on their changing needs

To learn more about what it means to be GATE and to find resources for teachers and parents, we recommend visiting: https://www.nagc.org/

Professional Development