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...)
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
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| 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. FCPS is committed to providing challenging learning experiences for all learners that build on their individual strengths and optimize their abilities.Children who have been identified as giftedand talented have the potential to achieve high levels of accomplishment, and this potential needs to be recognized and addressed. These students exhibit unusual performance capability in intellectual, creative, and/or artistic endeavors. They may also demonstrate exceptional leadership capacity and may excel in specific academic areas. In order to meet their needs and develop theirabilities, these highly able learners require a differentiated curriculum that provides advanced learning opportunities. | ||||
AAPACThe Advanced Academic Programs Advisory Committee (formerly GTAC) advises the FCPS School Board on the needs of gifted students and the programs that have been created to meet those needs. Regulations Governing Gifted Education in FCPS |