“Gifted children and youth are students who demonstrate abilities that give evidence of high performance in academic and intellectual aptitude.”  (Louisiana Admin. Code title 28, § 909.) 

AIM (Activating Inquisitive Minds) is an academic enrichment program designed to serve Bossier Parish students identified as academically gifted through evaluation in accordance with the criteria stated in the Pupil Appraisal Handbook (Bulletin 1706) of the Louisiana State Department of Education. Students may be referred for screening at any time from preschool through grade twelve. Evaluations are conducted by the parish's Pupil Appraisal department. If a student meets the LDOE requirements for inclusion in the gifted program, an IEP (Individualized Educational Program) is developed annually by the gifted teacher, parent, student, and school official for each identified gifted student. 

The AIM gifted program provides standards-based learning experiences to extend and enhance skills taught in the regular classroom. AIM curriculum offers stimulating challenges through group and individual projects, creative and critical thinking activities, classical and cultural literacy exploration, and interest-driven learning. 

Elementary and middle school gifted enrichment is delivered at a gifted center one day a week. Students are challenged through project-based critical and creative thinking activities in all core areas and the enrichment incorporates experiences in the arts. 

High school gifted students are offered a choice of enrichment-based experiences during grades 9-12. Students may take one evening or online course per semester at Bossier Parish Community College to explore their interests and/or take the gifted elective class on their high school campus or work with their gifted teacher to develop and present an independent project at least one time during the IEP year.

Information about screening for the gifted program:

• Parents may call or email the school to request that their child be tested.  

• Teachers may refer students for testing. 

• Community members may recommend a child for testing. 

• Students may request to be tested.

To refer a child for screening for gifted and/or talented education, contact the School Building Level Committee (SBLC) chairperson for your child’s school. 

Administration

Debbie Gegg - Supervisor of Special Education/Gifted & Talented 

Holly George - Supervisor of Special Programs

TBD- Coordinator of Gifted & Talented

Nancy Vogler - Facilitator of Gifted & Talented

Bossier Parish SEL Vision Statement:  The Bossier Parish School Board is an inclusive, equitable, and safe community committed to cultivating individuals who are compassionate, confident, resilient and motivated lifelong learners.

Bossier Parish SEL Mission Statement:  Our mission for our students is to develop the social-emotional skills of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making.