Welcome to the Trenton Public Schools Gifted and Talented program. This program is available for students in grades K-12. All students are provided an opportunity to develop their unique strengths, talents, and leadership potential through Project/Problem (PBL) and Challenge-Based Learning (CBL). Please feel free to explore our resources throughout this page.
How does the program work?
K-2 Gifted & Talented Eligibility
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Enrichment of Curriculum through PBL.
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Gifted & Talented Identification
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Gifted and Talented Program
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Who is eligible?
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All students.
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3-12 Gifted & Talented Eligibility
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Enrichment of Curriculum through PBL & CBL.
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Gifted & Talented Identification
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Gifted and Talented Program
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Who is eligible?
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All students.
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Eligible identified students
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Gifted learners come from all socioeconomic, cultural, academic, and linguistic backgrounds, and the Trenton Public Schools mission is to ensure equitable recognition and access to enrichment opportunities.
The Trenton Public School’s Office of Teaching and Learning has developed a Gifted and Talented Program in accordance with the guidance of the National Åssociation for Gifted Children and the New Jersey Department of Education (N.J.A.C. 6A:8-3.1) to support such students.
The Gifted and Talented program offers a wide range of enrichment opportunities for all students. Identified Gifted and Talented Learners have access to support through in-class enrichment, pull-out instruction, accelerated or elective courses, and extracurricular activities in athletics, visual arts, and performing arts. Eligibility for Gifted and Talented services is determined through multiple measures.
Eligibility
Criteria:
- Parent and/or teacher recommendations
- Gifted and Talented Assessments
- Self-reported identification/enrollment (grades 9-12)
- VPA & Athletic recruitment and selection process
Please refer to the Trenton Board of Education Policy #2464 - GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS for additional information. Questions and concerns regarding eligibility and enrollment in the Trenton Public Schools Gifted and Talented program can be directed to the Trenton Board of Education.
Complaint/Concerns Procedure (NJ DOE requirement)
Families are permitted to contact district administration and to move forward with an appeal. All appeals are accepted and reviewed.
The Strengthening Gifted and Talented Education Act, has established guidelines; if a parent/guardian is not satisfied, the individual may file a complaint with the Board of Education. If the parent/guardian remains unsatisfied with an appeal to the Board of Education, the family may file a petition of appeal of the Board's written decision to the Commissioner of Education.
Gifted and Talented Program Contacts
Joanne Sung, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning
Fateema Nelson, Supervisor Social Studies, AVID, and Gifted & Talented
Rachel Gagliardo, Supervisor of Intermediate Humanities, World Language, Gifted & Talented (K-6)