ASPECTS OF GT PROGRAM IN US PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM APPLICABLE TO OTHER EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS

ASPECTS OF GT PROGRAM IN US PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM APPLICABLE TO OTHER EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS

Cicek, Volkan

GT (Gifted and Talented) program is one of the three major educational programs, implemented in each and every US Kindergarten thru 12 public schools, that is subject to extra funding along with other two programs of SPED (Special education) and ESL (English as a Second Language). In this review, technical details of Gifted and Talented Program currently implemented in Kindergarten thru 12 US Public School System that may be applicable to educational systems of other regions and countries are discussed within the context of goal and benefits of the program, terminology, identification of GT students via nomination, assessment, testing, selection, and notification; other related issues such as appeals, re-evaluations, transferring from other schools, grade acceleration, GT program implementation, and pull-outs.

Conference or Workshop Item
PeerReviewed

2011-05

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