Gifted and Talented
Please Note: The purpose of this website is to serve as an overview of the Gifted & Talented Program in River Edge. If you wish to view specifics on criteria and programming for this school year, please click here.
Please Note: The purpose of this website is to serve as an overview of the Gifted & Talented Program in River Edge. If you wish to view specifics on criteria and programming for this school year, please click here.
Overview of Giftedness
Overview of Giftedness
In River Edge, we follow Joseph Renzulli's Three-Ring Conception of Giftedness:
In River Edge, we follow Joseph Renzulli's Three-Ring Conception of Giftedness:
What does this mean?
What does this mean?
Gifted behaviors in children result from a nuanced interplay of factors:
Gifted behaviors in children result from a nuanced interplay of factors:
Firstly, the presence of above-average ability is crucial, spanning various domains such as intuition, creativity, mathematics, science, and more
Firstly, the presence of above-average ability is crucial, spanning various domains such as intuition, creativity, mathematics, science, and more
The second component is creativity, defined as the capacity to generate novel ideas, design solutions, and engage in innovative thinking.
The pivotal third factor is task commitment, denoting the ability to follow through and translate these abilities and creative insights into tangible actions.
The second component is creativity, defined as the capacity to generate novel ideas, design solutions, and engage in innovative thinking.
The pivotal third factor is task commitment, denoting the ability to follow through and translate these abilities and creative insights into tangible actions.
Many students grapple with task commitment, predominantly due to challenges related to executive function. Executive function, defined as the brain's aptitude for executing tasks, plays a pivotal role in ensuring that individuals can persevere through various responsibilities, even those perceived as less enjoyable. Therefore, students displaying gifted behavior must commit to and execute tasks diligently and with passion.
Many students grapple with task commitment, predominantly due to challenges related to executive function. Executive function, defined as the brain's aptitude for executing tasks, plays a pivotal role in ensuring that individuals can persevere through various responsibilities, even those perceived as less enjoyable. Therefore, students displaying gifted behavior must commit to and execute tasks diligently and with passion.
Click here to learn more about The Three Ring Conception of Giftedness
Program Information
Program Information
Parent Appeals
Parent Appeals
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Parent Information Session
Parent Information Session
Board of Education Presentation
Board of Education Presentation
New Student Screening Process
New Student Screening Process
Board of Education Policy
Board of Education Policy
6171.2_Gifted_and_Talented.pdf
COGAT Information (Grades 3 & 5)
COGAT Information (Grades 3 & 5)
Overview
Results