NJ SCHOOL CODE -
the state definition of a gifted student & requirements of each local school district
NJ School Law, Administrative Code
N.J.A.C. 6A:8, STANDARDS AND ASSESSMENT
Definition (page 8)
“Gifted and talented students” means students who possess or demonstrate high levels of ability in one or more content areas when compared to their chronological peers in the local school district and who require modifications of their educational program if they are to achieve in accordance with their capabilities.
N.J.A.C. 6A:8, STANDARDS AND ASSESSMENT
Definition (page 8)
“Gifted and talented students” means students who possess or demonstrate high levels of ability in one or more content areas when compared to their chronological peers in the local school district and who require modifications of their educational program if they are to achieve in accordance with their capabilities.
6A:8-3.1 Curriculum and instruction (pages16-19 )
- District boards of education shall ensure that curriculum and instruction are designed and delivered in such a way that all students are able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills specified by the NJSLS and shall ensure that appropriate instructional adaptations are designed and delivered for students with disabilities, for ELLs, for students enrolled in alternative education programs, and for students who are gifted and talented.
5. District boards of education shall be responsible for identifying gifted and talented students and shall provide them with appropriate instructional adaptations and services.
- i. District boards of education shall make provisions for an ongoing K-12 identification process for gifted and talented students that includes multiple measures.
- ii. District boards of education shall provide appropriate kindergarten- through-grade-12 (K-12) educational services for gifted and talented students.
- iii. District boards of education shall develop appropriate curricular and instructional modifications used for gifted and talented students indicating content, process, products, and learning environment.
- iv. District boards of education shall take into consideration the Pre-K–Grade 12 Gifted programming Standards of the National Association for Gifted Children in developing programs for gifted and talented students.
(c) District boards of education shall be responsible for the review and continuous improvement of curriculum and instruction based upon changes in knowledge, technology, assessment results, and modifications to the NJSLS, according to N.J.A.C. 6A:8-2.
3. District boards of education shall provide the time and resources to develop, review, and enhance inter- disciplinary connections, supportive curricula, and instructional tools for helping students acquire required knowledge and skills. The tools include, but are not limited to:
i. A pacing guide;
ii. A list of core instructional materials, including various levels of texts at each grade level;
iii. Benchmark assessments; and
iv. Modifications for special education students, for ELLs in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:15, for students at risk of school failure, and for gifted students.
3. District boards of education shall provide the time and resources to develop, review, and enhance inter- disciplinary connections, supportive curricula, and instructional tools for helping students acquire required knowledge and skills. The tools include, but are not limited to:
i. A pacing guide;
ii. A list of core instructional materials, including various levels of texts at each grade level;
iii. Benchmark assessments; and
iv. Modifications for special education students, for ELLs in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:15, for students at risk of school failure, and for gifted students.