Patricia Rowe, District Supervisor of Arts, Technology & Gifted Programming
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Gifted & Talented Program Vision
At Moorestown Township Public Schools, our vision is to empower and inspire every gifted learner to achieve their full intellectual, creative, and socio-emotional potential. We cultivate a dynamic and inclusive learning environment based on the recommended National Association for Gifted Children programming standards. Our program aims to:
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Nurture Diverse Talents: Identifying and developing a wide range of giftedness—intellectual, creative, leadership, and artistic. (NAGC 2.1 and 2.3)
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Foster Growth: Guiding students to understand their unique strengths, promoting self-awareness and a growth mindset. (NAGC 1.1, 1.2, 4.1).
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Ignite Critical Thinking: Providing rich, cross-curricular experiences that demand analytical thinking, innovation, and real-world problem-solving. (NAGC 3.4)
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Support Well-being: Integrating strategies to build resilience, foster positive relationships, and develop personal responsibility. (NAGC 1.6, 4.2, 4.3, 6.2)
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Connect Learning to Life: Encouraging exploration of complex, real-world issues to develop independent, globally-minded citizens. (NAGC 3.5)
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Promote Collaboration: Engaging students in projects that enhance communication and teamwork. (NAGC 4.5)
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Prepare for the Future: Helping students connect passions to future pathways and opportunities. (NAGC 1.8, 5.7).
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Ensure Excellence: Committing to continuous program evaluation and improvement for advanced learning outcomes. (NAGC 2.4, 2.5, 2.6)
Alignment with National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Standards:
Our curriculum is intentionally designed to align with the NAGC standards, ensuring a comprehensive and robust gifted education program. This comprehensive approach ensures that our gifted students receive a challenging, enriching, and supportive educational experience that prepares them for future success and empowers them to become lifelong learners and leaders.
NJ Standards for Gifted and Talented
The Strengthening Gifted and Talented Education Act
NAGC Pre-K - 12 Gifted Education Programming Standards