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Gifted programs in New Mexico fall under special education and are funded by the state. To qualify for the gifted program, students are identified and referred to the School Assistance Team (SAT) by a parent, teacher or other staff member. They are then screened and possibly referred for further individual testing to determine eligibility by a diagnostician.
Gifted programs in New Mexico fall under special education and are funded by the state. To qualify for the gifted program, students are identified and referred to the School Assistance Team (SAT) by a parent, teacher or other staff member. They are then screened and possibly referred for further individual testing to determine eligibility by a diagnostician.
At Desert Ridge, we have gifted classrooms for Math and English Language Arts.
At Desert Ridge, we have gifted classrooms for Math and English Language Arts.
As described by the New Mexico Public Education Department, a “gifted child” means a school-age person whose intellectual ability paired with subject matter aptitude/achievement, creativity/divergent thinking, or problem-solving/critical thinking meets the eligibility criteria in the New Mexico Administrative Code and for whom a properly constituted IEP team determines that special education services are required to meet the child’s educational needs. Programs are developed for each student through the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Gifted services are provided through a variety of classroom models.
As described by the New Mexico Public Education Department, a “gifted child” means a school-age person whose intellectual ability paired with subject matter aptitude/achievement, creativity/divergent thinking, or problem-solving/critical thinking meets the eligibility criteria in the New Mexico Administrative Code and for whom a properly constituted IEP team determines that special education services are required to meet the child’s educational needs. Programs are developed for each student through the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Gifted services are provided through a variety of classroom models.
Through academic rigor, students explore, research and solve complex problems to develop a deeper understanding of core concepts. We strive to develop life-long learners who can use their natural abilities in the classroom and are also able to transfer that knowledge to novel or unique situations. Through small groups, our students get a variety of experiences through the language arts, math, and social studies curricula.
Through academic rigor, students explore, research and solve complex problems to develop a deeper understanding of core concepts. We strive to develop life-long learners who can use their natural abilities in the classroom and are also able to transfer that knowledge to novel or unique situations. Through small groups, our students get a variety of experiences through the language arts, math, and social studies curricula.
Each year every child who participates in Special Education will have an annual IEP meeting with staff, parents, and student. We use the IEP as a tool to help us document needs and appropriate placement. We ask for parent and student input on goals, needs, and strengths. Teachers report on current progress in class. Placement for students is often fluid, dependent upon educational need. Meetings are scheduled in advance with notifications sent home with the student.
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