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Gifted Education
 Who is Gifted Education for?
Identification and assessment of gifted learners
Opportunities for gifted learners within the CBE
Your CBE community or neighbourhood school
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
GATE brochure (PDF)
Gate Program Placement Consideration for 2012-2013
• Gate placement process: PDF
• Parent Form: PDF | Word
• School Form: PDF | Word
CBE alternative programs
Additional information about gifted education
Who is Gifted Education for?
Students are gifted when they perform, or show potential for performing, remarkably high levels of accomplishment in learning rate, depth of knowledge, and reasoning and problem-solving abilities when compared with others of their age, experience, and environment. Students who are gifted demonstrate significantly advanced cognitive abilities. (Alberta Education, 2004)
Children who are gifted have exceptional learning needs at school, in the community, and at home. Children who may be gifted are assessed in order to better understand their learning, social, and emotional needs. Schools require evidence of a child's special needs, including giftedness, in order to provide an appropriate school program.
Identification and Assessment of Gifted Learners
Within the Calgary Board of Education, gifted learners are identified by the coordinated efforts of the school personnel, the child's parents, and an assessment by a psychologist. The information gathered in this process determines when a student meets the criteria as outlined by Alberta Education for consideration as a gifted learner.
To find out more about how to access psychological services at your child's CBE school, please contact the school Principal.
For parents of children who do not currently attend a CBE school often the services of a psychologist in private practice are required in order to determine, through assessment, whether their child meets the Alberta Education criteria to be considered a gifted learner.
Opportunities for Gifted Learners within the CBE
Once a student has been identified as a gifted learner, the school will develop and implement an Individual Program Plan (IPP) designed to address the student's exceptional learning characteristics. (The IPP is a requirement of Alberta Education for all Special Education designations, including Giftedness.)
Students identified with gifted learning needs may seek access to a wide array of school programs within the CBE, including:
- Their designated CBE community or neighbourhood school
- CBE Alternative Programs
- Gifted and Talented Education Program (GATE)
Your CBE Community or Neighbourhood School
Many gifted learners attend their designated CBE community school where their exceptional learning needs are addressed through their Individual Program Plan (IPP). To find out more about the designated community school for your neighbourhood, refer to Schools Designation by Residential District and Grade.
CBE Alternative Programs
Several of the CBE Alternative Programs (Program Choices) address the exceptional interests and skills of gifted learners.
Examples of Alternative Programs include (but are not restricted to):
- Fine & Performing Arts Programs
- Immersion and International Language Programs
- Montessori
- Sports Alternative Programs
- Science Schools
- Traditional Learning Centres
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
Many gifted learners may benefit from a Special Education placement within the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Program. Gifted students within the congregated, grades 4 – 12, GATE Program are offered an array of curriculum opportunities also designed to meet their diverse needs, interests, and abilities, including (but not restricted to):
- the opportunity to participate in a challenging curriculum
- interaction with like-minded peers
- the opportunity to explore areas of particular interest through independent research
- curriculum compacting or acceleration, when appropriate
- access to experts or mentors, when possible
For more information, please see the GATE brochure, placement process and forms below.
GATE brochure (PDF)
Gate placement process (PDF)
Gate Program Placement Consideration 2012 for 2013
• Parent Form: PDF | Word
• School Form: PDF | Word
Additional Information about Gifted Education
Visit Alberta Education to view Standards for Special Education and other helpful Special Education Resources including:
Sometimes it is helpful for parents to talk with other parents about Gifted Education and opportunities for their children. The GATE Parents' Association Website has helpful information for parents about the CBE GATE Education.
» For more information you may contact the Learning Services Department.
» Standards for Special Education (June 2004), Alberta Education
» Do you have questions about supporting your student with special educational needs? Please visit Alberta Education's Special Education Resources for Parents web page.
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January 10, 2012
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