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Philosophy

"What educators and psychologists recognize as giftedness in children is really potential giftedness, which denotes promise rather than fulfillment and probabilities rather than certainties about future accomplishments. How high these probabilities are in any given case depends much on the match between a child's budding talents and the kinds of nurturance provided."

Dr. Harry Passow, Expert in Gifted Education

Every child has the basic right to an education that promotes the development of his her potential. Each child has a unique profile of strengths and abilities. (more...)

GT Newsletters
Information on K-12 Advanced Academic Programs
*	Parent Information Night
*	Gifted Students With Learning Challenges (Twice Exceptional)

Local Plan

Local Plan for the Education of the Gifted (2006 – 2011).

Important Dates

Provides information related to the GT Programs sequence of events throughout the school year.

Identification

The process for identifying students for school-based services and center program services involves parents, teachers and administrators.

Summer Enrichment Opportunities

The Four Levels of GT Services

Spotlight: Target Six
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An overview of the continuum of gifted services provided by Fairfax County Public Schools gifted and talented programs.

Resources

Organizations, recommended books, children's literature, and special programs and schools related to gifted and talented education.

GTAC

The Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee advises the FCPS School Board on the needs of gifted students and the programs that have been created to meet those needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

FCPS GT Services

GT Center Program

Screening, Testing, and Identification