Program Mission Statement and Vision

Mission

The mission of the Bernards Township identified gifted program is to challenge all children to pursue appropriate learning opportunities that promote gifted behavior.  Gifted behaviors are evidenced when above average ability, task commitment, and creativity result in original materials, products, and/or performances that reflect the highest standards of a discipline.

Program Goals

• Encourage and challenge students in their areas of specific abilities and interest by providing opportunities for in-depth learning in their area of talent and interest.

• Develop the thinking dispositions and affective skills such as risk taking, curiosity, and intrinsic motivation necessary for students to become independent learners.

• Encourage opportunities for interaction with academic peers to develop self-awareness and self-efficacy.

• Development of social and leadership skills, fostering a sense of societal responsibility.

• Encourage creative productivity through the development of higher order thinking skills such as problem solving, decision-making and critical thinking in all students.

• Foster ongoing professional development to support classroom differentiation of content, process and product.