Twice-exceptional students have characteristics of both gifted and special needs. Instruction for twice-exceptional students at Glenarden Woods emphasizes their strengths and talents as well as their preferred learning styles. Classroom teachers provide opportunities for high-level abstract thinking, creativity, and problem solving. Students are provided remedial instruction that incorporates their interests and abilities, thus enhancing their motivation and increasing their willingness to accept academic challenges.

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Dual differentiation teaching strategies are provided by a collaborative team comprised of the TAG Coordinator, special educator and school counselor.  Assignments are modified according to the student’s strengths and gifts, as well as IEP and 504 needs; accommodations are made, and alternative methods for demonstrating mastery based on strengths are provided. 

Regularly scheduled forum sessions are provided bi weekly for 2E students.  These sessions focus on building student capacity based on the 5 Pillars for Supporting Twice Exceptional Students in Prince George's County Public Schools:

How Families Can Support the 5 Pillars for Twice Exceptional Learners in the Home