R277-707-2. Definitions

(1) "Gifted and talented programs" means the process an LEA uses to identify and serve a gifted and talented student. (2) "Gifted and talented student" means a student in grades K-8 that the LEA identifies as having an ability that is significantly above the typical ability of a student within the same age group in: (a) general intellectual ability; (b) specific academic fields including: (i) language arts; (ii) mathematics; or (iii) science; or (c) creative thinking. (3) "Identify" or "identifies" means the use of multiple measures to determine if a student qualifies for gifted and talented services. (4)(a) "Measures" means an instrument or tool used to identify if a student qualifies for gifted and talented services and shall account for: (i) disabilities; (ii) potential language barriers; (iii) culturally diverse perspectives; and (iv) multilingual learners. (b) Measures may not be solely dependent on a student's English vocabulary or comprehension skills. (5) "Serve" or "services" means opportunities with increased depth, complexity, or rigor provided to a gifted and talented student which may include: (a) accommodations in the regular classroom; (b) pull-out programs; (c) advanced classes; (d) varied grouping strategies; (e) enrichment; (f) acceleration; (g) differentiation of curriculum and instruction; (h) dual enrollment; (i) magnet schools; (j) academic competitions; or (k) other services approved by the Superintendent. (6) "Underrepresented students" means a subset of students, as determined by an LEA and approved by the Superintendent, that holds a smaller percentage in a program as compared to the overall LEA population.