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How do we define giftedness?
How do we define giftedness?
Giftedness is the demonstration or potential for exceptional performance in academics, leadership, creativity, or the arts. Allen County Schools defines gifted students as those who exhibit these abilities and require specialized educational programs or services to reach their full potential and maximize their contribution to society.
Our Vision is to provide learning experiences and services that empower learners to grow, excel, and lead with purpose.
Our Vision is to provide learning experiences and services that empower learners to grow, excel, and lead with purpose.
Our Mission is to challenge every advanced learner to grow in their unique talents, think critically, collaborate meaningfully, and lead with purpose. We cultivate giftedness across all student populations through personalized learning, real-world experiences, and targeted support. By partnering with families and aligning with the Profile of a Patriot, we empower students to achieve their full potential and make a lasting impact on their community.
Our Mission is to challenge every advanced learner to grow in their unique talents, think critically, collaborate meaningfully, and lead with purpose. We cultivate giftedness across all student populations through personalized learning, real-world experiences, and targeted support. By partnering with families and aligning with the Profile of a Patriot, we empower students to achieve their full potential and make a lasting impact on their community.
Our Shared Commitment
Our Shared Commitment
Gifted education is a collaborative effort. Success depends on the partnership between:
Gifted education is a collaborative effort. Success depends on the partnership between:
Classroom Teachers who differentiate instruction to meet individual needs
GT Resource Teachers & Coordinators who provide specialized support and guidance
School Counselors & Administrators who ensure appropriate placement and services
Families who advocate for and support their child’s development
Together, we ensure that gifted learners are recognized, challenged, and celebrated throughout their educational journey.
Together, we ensure that gifted learners are recognized, challenged, and celebrated throughout their educational journey.
Meet the District GT Committee
Meet the District GT Committee
This team meets regularly to review policies, evaluate student data, and ensure high-quality services.
Melissa Biggerstaff, Chief Academic Officer
Chasity Shipley, Instructional Supervisor and Gifted Coordinator
Heather Pierce, District Gifted Education Teacher, Co-Coordinator
Diane Towe, School Counselor, Allen County Primary Center
Cassie Allen, School Counselor, Allen County Primary Center
Jamie Rector, Instructional Coach, Allen County Primary Center
Baillie York, School Counselor, Allen County Intermediate Center
Vicki Coleman, Instructional Coach, Allen County Intermediate Center
Jenna Birge, Teacher Representative, Allen County Intermediate Center
Cyndi Mann, School Counselor, James E. Bazzell Middle School
Shelby Fisher, Instructional Coach, James E. Bazzell Middle School
Brad Bonds, School Counselor, Allen County-Scottsville High School
Jeremy Byrn, Instructional Coach, Allen County-Scottsville High School
GT Committees at each school meet quarterly to check student progress, determine needed additional/changes to support, and create student progress reports.
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