How much money does the Federal Government invest to support Gifted Education?

Which of these strategies for Gifted and Talented have the students remain in regular classes but their teachers tailor some learning opportunities and projects to their special interests and abilities?

Which of these is NOT an negative consequence that a child may face when skipping a grade?

What is the Federal legislation that requires public schools to provide students with a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible?

Which of these people is NOT required to be present at an IEP meeting?

Gifted and talented students have abilities that are significantly greater than those of other students their age and have exceptional potential.

There are an estimated three million children with gifts and talents in the United States whose unique educational needs go largely unaddressed.

Only 2 out of 10 teachers want professional development in Gifted Education.

With self-paced learning, the teacher determines how quickly a student moves through their work.

Some larger districts have schools for academically gifted students.

Mainstreaming works for many Special Needs students.

Students that require special educational modifications and, perhaps, other services that align to their abilities and potential

Schools place Special Needs students in one or more regular classes based on their expected ability to keep up with standard curriculum

Gifted and talented students leave regular classes to participate in educational sessions geared toward specific needs

Most often refers to those who excel academically

Students with special needs attend regular classes and compete modified assignments, even if they are not able to keep up academically with class requirements

Public school that emphasize a particular subject or curriculum area or promotes an area of talent

Refers to those who have outstanding skills in areas such as music, art, theatre, dance, or leadership

Written plan for providing a student with the most appropriate opportunity for learning