• Gifted
     
     
    The Gifted and Talent Development Program in the Atlanta Public School System provides differentiated instruction for the intellectually advanced and creatively gifted student. Gifted services are available for all eligible students in grades kindergarten through grade 12.  
     
    According to Georgia Board Rule 160-4-2-.38, a gifted and talented student is defined as one who demonstrates a high degree of intellectual and/or creative ability(ies), exhibits an exceptionally high degree of motivation, and/or excels in specific academic fields, and who needs special instruction and/or special ancillary services to achieve at levels which commensurate with his or her ability(ies).  
     
     
    Please visit the Atlanta Public Schools Gifted and Talented website for more information. You will find answers to frequently asked questions about how we identify, serve, enrich, and support gifted students:  https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/20890.
     
    APS Gifted Eligibility Overview
     
     
     
      
    Gifted Education Lead:  
    Erica Donerlson, Ed.D.
     
    Katie Schuessler