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Policy: IOA
Last revised: November 14, 1995
To reaffirm gifted and talented education as a high priority for MCPS
To affirm that acceleration and enrichment of the entire academic program is appropriate
To provide direction to staff and community that places special emphasis on addressing the cognitive and affective needs of high-achieving and potentially high-achieving students
To extend each child's intellectual boundaries and help all students achieve their highest potential
To ensure that differentiated educational programs and/or services are systematically provided for gifted and talented students in all Grades K–12, including gifted students with learning disabilities or other special needs and to assure that gifted and talented students are offered an appropriate level and pace of instruction in each of our schools