Each school district board shall establish a plan and designate a person to coordinate the gifted and talented program. 

 

 

 

Standard (t):         School districts must provide programs for gifted and talented students in Wisconsin public schools from kindergarten through grade 12. This standard is consistent with the philosophy that all children are entitled to a quality educational program.

 

Standard (b):        Staff development plans should include information to develop awareness and understanding of the needs of gifted and talented learners as well as materials, resources, and appropriate strategies to deal with those children in the classroom.

 

Standard (e):         Provide guidance and counseling services to gifted and talented students that is critically important to the overall success of the program and its participants.

 

Standard (k):        District curriculum plans should include objectives, content, and resources which challenge the most able and the most talented students in any classroom.

 

Standard (n):        Many gifted children are at risk and need special attention, counsel, and support to help them realize their potential.

 

Standard (p):        Students identified as gifted or talented may require special accommodation in programming which is outside the normal sequence of course(s) or the standard requirements for graduation.

 

Standard (s):         Data derived from a testing program may be used as part of multiple-criteria identification process.