Administrative Regulation

AR 6172

Instruction

Gifted And Talented Student Program

To carry out the district's gifted and talented program, the Superintendent or designee shall develop a written plan which meets the standards of law.

The Superintendent or designee shall develop methods for examining a student's range of capacities and identifying students from varying backgrounds whose capacities far exceed those of their age group by virtue of one or more of the following: (5 CCR 3822)

1. Intellectual ability

2. Creative ability

3. Specific academic ability

4. Leadership ability

5. High achievement

6. Talent in visual or performing arts

Each participating student's gifted and talented program shall include an academic component and, where appropriate, instruction in basic skills. (Education Code 52206)

Written parental consent shall be secured before students participate in the program. (5 CCR 3831)

Regulation PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

approved: March 8, 2001 Palos Verdes Estates, California