What is our Program Goal?
To develop the whole child by offering an overall enriching environment that enhances the child's development in a natural school setting, as well as offering experiences beyond the regular classroom.
How Does New Jersey Administrative Code Define a Talented and Gifted Learner?
The regulations (N.J.A.C. 6A:8-3.1) define talented and gifted students as: Those students who possess or demonstrate high levels of ability, in one or more content areas, when compared to their chronological peers in the local district and who require modification of their educational program if they are to achieve in accordance with their capabilities.
Characteristics of Gifted Children
According to the National Association for Gifted Children, some common characteristics that many gifted individuals share are outlined below.
The image below offers a comparison of the bright child and the gifted learner presented by Janice Szabos in Challenge Magazine. The information is a guideline.