The mission of Minot Public Schools' gifted education program is to provide a safe environment where gifted learners receive a quality education geared toward 21st century success.
The mission of Minot Public Schools' gifted education program is to provide a safe environment where gifted learners receive a quality education geared toward 21st century success.
Gifted Education Team (l to r)
Dana Anderson ~ 4th Journey
Kim Fornshell ~ 5th Journey
Holly Magcalas ~ Coordinator
Whitney Erickson ~ 3rd Journey
Kaley Chick ~ 3rd-5th PACE
What is Gifted Education?
Gifted education is an opportunity for advanced learners to receive academic challenge in a classroom setting. It also focuses on the well being of students by meeting individual social and emotional needs.
Minot Public Schools provides gifted education services for identified students beginning in third grade. Students who attend gifted programming are provided opportunities to expand their learning potential through curriculum geared toward exceptional learners.
Gifted
Bill
of
Rights
You have the right to...
Know about your giftedness
Learn something new every day.
Be passionate about your talent area without apologies.
Have an identity beyond your talent area.
Feel good about your accomplishments.
Make mistakes.
Seek guidance in the development of your talent.
Have multiple peer groups and a variety of friends.
Choose which of your talent areas you with to pursue.
Not be gifted at everything.
*https://www.nagc.org/resources-publications/resources-parents/gifted-childrens-bill-rights
Questions? Contact Holly Magcalas ~ Gifted Education Coordinator ~ holly.magcalas@minot.k12.nd.us ~ 701.857.4611