Electronic resources
Printed copies of the following support packages have been available to schools since the start of Term 1 2005 as a component of professional development for teachers in the education of gifted and talented students. Electronic copies of these documents are available below. Support material referred to in the packages can be accessed via the Programs and provision page on this web site.
 | The Policy and implementation strategies for the education of gifted and talented students (revised 2004) is available from the Department of Education and Training (DET) Policies web site. |
 | Guidelines for the use of strategies to support gifted and talented students is a companion document (pdf 270kb) to the revised policy and outlines key ingredients in the development of appropriate programs for gifted students. |
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Identification (pdf 735kb) provides background information and tools for identifying gifted students. It establishes the need for a multifaceted process involving parents/caregivers, students, teachers and other professionals. |
 | Acceleration is a management strategy that enables educators to determine appropriate means of increasing the natural pace of learning for gifted students. This document (pdf 1 089kb) provides advice on procedures and links to many case studies on the variety of ways that acceleration may be implemented. |
 | Definitions, explanations and unit samples of differentiating the curriculum are available in this support document (pdf 1 345kb). A comprehensive reference and resource list is also supplied to further develop a shared understanding of this flexible approach to the education of gifted students. |
 | The Parent information package (pdf 502kb)provides information about policy and provision for the education of gifted and talented students in NSW public schools. It gives parents an understanding of the definition, needs and characteristics of gifted students. |
 | This document (pdf 908kb) targets secondary schools developing extension programs for gifted students for implementation in 2005. It encompasses an introduction to the major issues schools will need to consider in order to meet this deadline.
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In 2005 a professional learning package was developed to assist teachers in gifted education. This material is available at http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/school_education/publications_resources/profiles/gifted_education_professional_development_package.htm
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