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"Success is the sum of small efforts,
 repeated day in and day out."
- Robert Collier
 

The Upper Moreland School District offers a continuum of services to meet the unique needs of identified gifted learners.  A child may:

bulletRemain in the regular education program with no changes
bulletRemain in the regular education program with differentiated instruction
bulletParticipate in enrichment experiences in certain subjects
bulletReceive gifted support services in the regular education program with differentiated instruction
bulletParticipate in an academic program which supplants some or all of the regular education program
bulletReceive differentiated instruction beyond what is provided in the regular classroom in the areas of communication, critical thinking, research, and problem solving

Best Practices for Gifted Education

bulletProvide opportunities to gifted students to participate in the ongoing development of the Gifted Individual Program (GIEP)
bulletCollect, analyze, and utilize data in order to appropriately challenge all gifted students at their current instructional levels
bulletChallenge gifted students' thinking skills and problem-solving skills `through appropriate questioning techniques, inquiry-based learning activities, rich classroom discussions, and problem-based learning activities
bulletProvide differentiated activities, such as tiered assignments, curriculum compacting, and learning contracts
bulletImplement flexible grouping practices based upon gifted students' needs, interests, and abilities
bulletProvide a diversity of resources, flexible and purposeful learning experiences, and partnerships with various school and community organizations
bulletUtilize state-of-the-art technology to support appropriate services for gifted students
bulletProvide opportunities for gifted students to explore and expand upon special interests
bulletProvide ongoing professional development time for teachers working with gifted students
bulletProvide planning time for teachers to develop differentiated educational programs
bulletCreate projects and performance-based assessments with rubrics that embrace high academic standards