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Gifted Student Services Plan (GSSP) Overview
Gifted Student Services Plan (GSSP) Overview
Each formally identified student receives a Gifted Student Services Plan (GSSP) that outlines:
Identified area(s) of giftedness
Service options and instructional strategies
Student goals and progress monitoring
Teacher and parent responsibilities
Teacher Responsibilities:
Collaborate with GT coordinators to develop and implement the GSSP
Provide differentiated instruction aligned with student strengths
Monitor and document student progress
Communicate with families about services and growth
Differentiation Strategies
Differentiation Strategies
Teachers are encouraged to use a variety of strategies to meet the needs of gifted learners, including:
Curriculum Compacting: Streamlining instruction to eliminate repetition
Tiered Assignments: Offering tasks at varying levels of complexity
Flexible Grouping: Grouping students by interest, ability, or project
Independent Study: Allowing students to explore topics of interest in depth
Learning Contracts: Agreements outlining student-driven learning goals
Differentiation is not “more work”—it’s different work that challenges and engages.
Service Delivery Options
Service Delivery Options
Allen County Schools offers a range of service models tailored to student needs and school resources:
Acceleration Procedures
Acceleration Procedures
Acceleration may be considered when a student demonstrates readiness beyond their current grade level. Options include:
Subject Acceleration: Advancing in a specific subject (e.g., math)
Grade Skipping: Advancing to the next grade level
Early Entrance: Starting kindergarten or college early
All acceleration decisions are made with careful consideration of the whole child.
Progress Monitoring & MTSS Collaboration
Progress Monitoring & MTSS Collaboration
At Allen County Schools, we are committed to supporting the whole child through intentional, data-informed practices. Progress monitoring is a key component of our Gifted Student Services Plan (GSSP) process, ensuring that each student’s growth is continuously supported and celebrated.
Whole-Child Progress Monitoring
Whole-Child Progress Monitoring
To evaluate student progress toward GSSP goals, we use a variety of tools and data sources that reflect both academic and social-emotional development, including:
District Benchmark Assessments
Classroom Assessments and Grades
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Data
Anecdotal Evidence from Teachers and Staff
This comprehensive approach allows us to consider each student’s strengths, needs, and growth in the context of their identified gifted area(s).
School-Based Review Meetings
School-Based Review Meetings
Progress monitoring meetings are held every 6–9 weeks at the school level. These meetings include:
Administrators
School Counselors
Classroom Teachers
Gifted & Talented Coordinator/Teacher
During each meeting, the team reviews student data, discusses progress toward GSSP goals, and considers the student’s overall well-being. Following each meeting, a progress report is sent home to families to keep them informed and engaged.
Responsive Services & MTSS Support
Responsive Services & MTSS Support
If a student is not making expected progress, the committee may:
Revise GSSP goals to better align with student needs
Recommend enrichment or intervention strategies
Monitor and support SEL development
Address other exceptional needs, including those of dually identified students
This collaborative process ensures that gifted learners receive the personalized support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
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