The instructional programs for gifted and talented (GT) students provide differentiated instruction to meet student educational needs. A continuum of gifted services is offered in grades K-8. Learning experiences are designed to develop higher-level thinking through enrichment, acceleration, and extensions of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Program of Studies. The Gifted Behaviors Rating Scale (GBRS), ability and achievement test data, student progress reports, and other academic information are used to determine appropriate GT services.

GT school-based services for elementary grades are designed to strengthen direct services for gifted learners and to enhance the quality of instruction offered to all students. The gifted and talented specialists collaborate with classroom teachers to design differentiated lessons that provide more challenging content, assignments, resources, and/or instructional grouping. The local school GT committee determines student eligibility for school-based GT services.

The full-time GT center program offers eligible students a challenging academic program designed to meet the needs of highly gifted students. Curriculum differentiation in the depth, breadth, and pace of instruction is matched to students' needs in each content area. Students work with academic peers in core subject areas. They also participate with the entire student body in activities such as student government, physical education, band and strings, and other electives. Approximately 6-8 percent of third through eighth grade students in FCPS attend the GT center program. Parents/guardians may refer students for GT center placement by completing and submitting a Gifted and Talented GT Center Referral Form to the local school principal by March 12, 2004. The countywide central selection committee reviews candidates for For additional information:
The local FCPS elementary or middle school
The GT Program Office is located at Lacey Center (703) 846-8670
The Fairfax County GT web page.

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Last Updated: 1/21/04