Gifted & Talented District Coordinator: Stephanie Tacker stacker@epc.k12.ar.us
Welcome
According to the Arkansas Department of Education, the following definition shall guide districts in providing services and opportunities for students identified as gifted and talented in Arkansas:
“Gifted and Talented children and youth are those of high potential or ability, whose learning characteristics and educational needs require qualitatively differentiated educational experiences and/or services. Possessions of these talents and gifts, or potential for their development, will be evidenced through an interaction of above average intellectual ability, task commitment and/or motivation, and creative ability.”