Academically or Intellectually Gifted Program, K-12
Academically or intellectually gifted children are defined as students who show the potential to perform at substantially high levels of accomplishment when compared with others of their age, grade or environment. Academically or intellectually gifted students exhibit high performance capability in intellectual areas, specific academic fields, or in both.
Academically or intellectually gifted children are identified by using procedures described in the Avery County Schools Gifted Education Plan. Screening procedures provide for equal opportunity/access for all students including minority students, students with disabilities and students who are economically disadvantaged.
Academically or intellectually gifted children are served in the regular education classroom following the Advanced Differentiated Education Plan (ADEP), a document that outlines the program service option(s) appropriate for the student. The ADEP lists the learning environment, content modifications and special programs available to the student.
Parents/Guardians who feel that their child is eligible for gifted program services should contact the child’s teacher, principal or the gifted program administrator. The child will then be evaluated according to the identification criteria outlined in the Avery County Schools Gifted Education Plan; the results will be explained to the parent/guardian.