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
* Parent Information Nights
October 2008
* Gifted Students With Learning Challenges (Twice Exceptional)
FCPS - International Baccalaureate Program. Check the updated website (October 2008).
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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.
The Four Levels of GT Services
An overview of the continuum of gifted services provided by Fairfax County Public Schools gifted and talented programs.
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Levels of Service
Level I Services
Critical and creative thinking skills for all learners.
Level II Services
Opportunities for additional challenge and extended learning experiences.
Level III Services
Enrichment and extensions of POS for identified students.
Level IV Services
Highly challenging curriculum and instruction.
Local Plan
Local Plan for the Education of the Gifted (2006 – 2011).
Resources
Organizations, Recommended Books
Children's Literature, VDO/Governor's Schools
Summer Enrichment Opportunities
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.
