Gifted & Talented - District





Department of Teaching and Learning

Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)

Philosphy and Mission



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Trina Hira
Coordinator of
Gifted and Talented
Program Services

651-604-3749

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Philosophy

We believe that the potential of high ability carries specific and unique needs that demand a specific and unique response as we provide service to gifted students.

 

Mission Statement

To provide educational programming for our students so that continuous progress can be made toward student potential, and that academics must be appropriately challenging, engaging, purposeful and meaningful.

 

In addition, the following must be addressed in order for gifted students to thrive:

  • Development and application of social skills
  • Interaction with intellectual peers
  • Understanding of the meta values- beauty, honor, love, truth, justice and tolerance
  • Tolerance of abilities within themselves and others
  • Training in negotiating their own learning path
  • Altruistic expression
  • Creative expression experiences
  • Integration of humor and play
  • Relevance of learning to real life

For the learning environment to be effective, the following is needed:

  • A climate of success for all students
  • Administration and colleagues need to make informed decisions and judgments
  • Open communication concerning gifted education
  • Support for gifted education through focused design and intent

For educators to meet the needs of gifted learners, they need:

  • A studied understanding of the gifted learner's needs and ways of delivering to those needs
  • Regular interaction with other gifted education colleagues

 

Parents, with their role in the family; and teachers, with their role in the school, can work together toward the development of the child.