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Definition of the Gifted and Talented

In America, lowa and other states have developed definitions of giftedness based on the work of several researchers whose findings identified the characteristics of Gifted/Talented students.

Definition of the Gifted and Talented

In America, lowa and other states have developed definitions of giftedness based on the work of several researchers whose findings identified the characteristics of Gifted/Talented students. Critically important to lowa educators is the definition stated in the Code of lowa, lowa Code states that gifted and talented students are "those identified as possessing outstanding abilities who are capable of high performance and require appropriate instruction and educational services commensurate with their abilities and needs beyond those provided by the regular school program Gifted and talented children include those children with demonstrated achievement or potential ability."

Schools have several options for transitioning students from their heritage language to English academic proficiency. Each option has its advantages. Yet it also has its own set of stressors for both the students and the teacher. Each school district must decide which type of program, or combination of program, options work best for their students, families, and faculty. Regardless of the program option, all programs must provide English language development instruction for English Language Learners Dual Language, or Two-Way Immersion (TWI), programs unite students from two native language groups, such as native speakers of English and native speakers of Spanish. TWI programs integrate language-minority and language-majority students for all or part of the school day. The goal of TWI is to promote bilingualism and biliteracy as well as grade-level academic achievement for all students. TWI is considered by some to be an enrichment model for both language-majority and language-minority students. In English as a Second Language programs, most of the curriculum is taught in English with pull-out or push-in classes. Instruction concentrates on improving the students' academic English language proficiency.