Gifted and Talented
Gifted and Talented
Oakland Public Schools’ Gifted & Talented services are designed for those students who “possess or demonstrate a high level of ability in one or more content areas when compared to their chronological peers in the school district and who require modifications to their educational program if they are to achieve in accordance with their capabilities” (C.18A:35-35).
Our continuum of gifted and talented services is designed to address the needs of identified students by appropriately matching services to the individual needs of students demonstrating gifted behaviors. Needs-based services are developed following the District's - Gifted and Talented Policy 2464 and Gifted and Talented Regulation 2464, New Jersey Administrative Code, Strengthening Gifted and Talented Education Act, and with consideration of the National Association for Gifted Children.
Definitions (per New Jersey Administrative Code):
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"Gifted and talented students" means students who possess or demonstrate high levels of ability in one or more content areas when compared to their chronological peers in the local school district and who require modifications of their educational program if they are to achieve in accordance with their capabilities. [N.J.A.C. 6A:8-1.3]
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"Instructional adaptation" means an adjustment or modification to instruction enabling students with disabilities, ELLs, or students in alternative education programs or who are gifted and talented to participate in, benefit from, and/or demonstrate knowledge and application of the NJSLS.