New Legislation and Resources

Please review the new legislation regarding Gifted Education in Montana - MCA 20-7-902. Each district is required to have a formalized gifted plan/program. It is understood that Montana districts differ from one room school houses to multiple schools throughout a district, so these plans will not be exactly the same. Districts will also be asked to provide more information regarding their identified students in AIM and their program in TEAMS this Fall and beyond.

Does your school district program fully identify and serve gifted and talented students? Below is a checklist to make sure your district is in compliance:

• Program and Student Success Checklist

Does your district need support in getting started or enhancing your program? Please see new resources and templates:

• Montana Advanced Learning Plan
• Montana Program Planning Template
• Gifted Education Training Site

Please see the planning guide below for more detailed information regarding Gifted Education:

Montana Gifted Education Planning Guide and Strategies

For Questions, Please Contact: 

Sara Kendrick, Gifted and Talented Program Specialist, Phone: 406-444-0688, Email: sara.kendrick@mt.gov

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