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).

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The Office of Gifted and Talented Education will provide learning environments which foster personal and social responsibility, multicultural competence, and technical communication skills for citizenship in the global environment of the 21st century.

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We recognize the teachers, parents and families of the Atlanta Public School System are charged with the awesome responsibility of educating our young people in this fast paced and ever changing world.  Curriculum enrichment programs are vital, and must be meaningful in any educational system.  Though most curriculum materials are research based and are founded on sound theory, we believe it is the teacher, parent, families and students who make the difference and play critical roles of making the curriculum come alive in the classroom as well as while in a virtual setting.

Enrichment activities are used to expand and deepen student learning.  They are often interactive and are an authentic representation of the learners ability.   Enrichment activities enhance a student's educational experience by bringing new concepts to light or by employing old concepts in new ways and are fun for the student. They also support and extend core curriculum standards.  Enrichment activities allow participants to engage in real world experiences and applications.

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