Gifted and Talented Services
Important update:
Identification for G&T Services will be made during the Fall of the 2020-2021 school year.
Screening assessments have been postponed temporarily.
Please note that we are working to implement a screening process that is valid and equitable to all students inclusive of students in both the hybrid and virtual learning options.
Additional informaton will be availlable here and sent to parents with the Fall screening details.
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
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What is Giftedness?
The New Jersey Department of Education defines giftedness in N.J.A.C. 6A:8, STANDARDS AND ASSESSMENT.
“Gifted and talented students” means students who possess or demonstrate high levels of ability in one or more content areas when compared to their chronological peers in the local school district and who require modifications of their educational program if they are to achieve in accordance with their capabilities.
According to the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) “Gifted individuals are those who demonstrate outstanding levels of aptitude (defined as exceptional ability to reason and learn) or competence (documented performance or achievement in top 10% or rarer) in one or more domains."
The term gifted recognizes exceptionality in aptitude or achievement that requires appropriately differentiated services in order for students to develop to their potential.
"Exploring Diverse Needs: Gifted, Talented, and Creative Children"
presented by
Meredith Thomas, G&T Specialist
This presentation on the diverse needs of gifted, talented, and creative children, delves into what giftedness is, what characteristics gifted children have, and what the continuum of services in Holmdel looks like. Enjoy!
Please visit the Voyager Student Newsletter page to read more about the many exciting activities our students are participating in.
During this remote learning time, Holmdel students and parents are invited to join an optional Schoolwide Enrichment Google classroom created by G&T Specialist, Meredith Thomas.
Activities are posted as "Materials," in order to avoid flooding inboxes with assignments.
The posts in this classroom will be organized by type of activity:
- Type I experiences are general exploratory activities that help students develop or pursue an interest.
- Type II are critical and creative thinking activities that extend and challenge students.
- Type III activities, the most advanced part of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model, enable students to produce projects and pursue problem-based learning in their areas of interest.
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All are welcome!