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 * Academically Talented Program (A.T.) ~ Grades 3-8 **
 * Early Identification Program ~ Grades K-2 **

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In August of 2007, the WLB Board of Education adopted the Curriculum Enhancement Opportunities curricula which provides for the Early Identification of Exceptional Abilities (Grades K-2) and an Academically Talented Program (Grades 3-8).  In grades K-2, teachers utilize a talent attribute chart during the entire school year to identify exceptional abilities displayed in their classrooms. The teachers are provided with information and current research by the A.T. teacher to assist them in identifying students with exceptional abilities as well as resources and enrichment opportunities to stimulate critical thinking and problem solving. This data is kept on file and discussed with the A.T. teacher and principal during the school year. At the end of the school year, final data is reviewed by grade level teachers (current grade level and incoming grade level), the principal, and the A.T. teacher. This data is kept on file as part of the Early Identification process.  The A.T. Program is for students in grades 3-8. Students are selected for the program __on a yearly basis__ based on an identification matrix consisting of teacher recommendations, 2 years of standardized test scores, and report card grades. Parents and students may also be asked to complete a parent or self-nomination form. Teachers are provided with resources and training in order to identify the characteristics of exceptionally able students. In addition, the A.T. teacher works closely with teachers in developing lessons and providing resources to enrich the educational experience in the regular classrooms. The selection process for the A.T. program occurs in September for grades 4-8. Letter are sent home to parents and students by the end of September to inform about selection for the A.T. Program and detail the specific areas of eligibility and course offerings (e.g. Math, Writing, Science). A.T. classes commence when the agreement to participate and course selection has been returned. For grade 3, identification occurs in late October with classes beginning in early to mid-November.

Please read the information below to become familiar with the State of NJ's G&T Requirements. The information can be found directly at: [|NJDOE - G&T Requiremen]SOURCE: http://www.state.nj.us/education/aps/cccs/g_and_t_req.htm - State of NJ - Department of Education - Gifted & Talented Requirements Summary of New Gifted and Talented Requirements  "On June 1, 2005 the State Board of Education readopted with amendments N.J.A.C. 6A: 8, Standards and Assessment for Student Achievemen, which includes more specific requirements for gifted and talented programs. Changes to the regulations are highlighted below in **bold.**  The regulations define gifted and talented 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.//

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Key Points** > > > > > > > > >
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__All public schools must have a board-approved gifted and talented program__.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Students are to be compared with their peers in the local school district.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">District boards of education shall make provisions for an ongoing K-12 identification process for gifted and talented students that includes **multiple measures**, including but not limited to, achievement test scores, grades, student performance or products, intelligence testing, parent, student and/or teacher recommendation, and other appropriate measures.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The regulations do not establish state-level criteria for giftedness (such as an IQ score or grade point average). Specific tests are not required to be used to identify gifted and talented students.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Local school districts should ensure that the identification methodology used is developmentally appropriate, non-discriminatory, and related to the programs and services offered (e.g., use math achievement to identify students for a math program).
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">N.J.A.C. 6A: 8-3.1(a)5 ii requires local district boards of education **to provide appropriate K-12 educational services for gifted and talented students**. Therefore, the identification process and appropriate educational challenges __must begin in kindergarten__.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The rules require district boards of education to develop appropriate curricular and instructional modifications for gifted students. Programs must address appropriate content, process, products, and learning environment.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**District boards of education shall take into consideration the** //PreK-Grade 12 Gifted Program Standards of the National Association for Gifted Children// **(NAGC) in developing programs for gifted and talented students. The NAGC standards establish requisite and exemplary gifted program standards and can be accessed at [|NAGC Standard].**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Each curriculum framework developed by the department provides general as well as content-specific information on gifted education (e.g., terminology, examples of appropriate practices). The frameworks can be accessed at [] or at [].
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Local school districts will continue to be monitored as part of the regular school district evaluation process. Board-approved policies and procedures must be made available."

<span style="color: #946624; display: block; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;">Information and Documents for the //**2010-2011 Academically Talented Program**// <span style="color: #946624; display: block; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;"> will be posted on this Wiki. <span style="color: #946624; display: block; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;">Thank you!