GT RESOURCES

GIFTED AND TALENTED DEPARTMENT

DEFINITION OF GIFTED AND TALENTED

Gifted and talented children and youth are those of high potential or ability

whose learning characteristics and educational needs require qualitatively

differentiated educational experiences and/or services.

Possession of these talents and gifts, or the potential for their development will

be evidenced through an interaction of above average intellectual ability, task

commitment and/or motivation, and creative ability.