The G&T teacher and classroom teacher collaborate on ways to meet the strengths and unique learning needs of individual students. All instruction is in lieu of regular classroom instruction, aligned with Maine Learning Results, and planned and organized as integrated learning experiences within the regular school day. The program focuses on major issues, themes, concepts and principles. The emphasis of the program is to  build a sound base of knowledge and to allow the gifted student to engage in original in-depth research, with high expectations for products. The gifted and talented student will be expected to develop and apply critical and creative higher level thinking skills.

These services include (but are not limited to):

Consultation with the classroom teacher

Curriculum and instructional differentiation

Compacting

Cluster grouping or small group instruction

Individualized and independent learning

Mentoring, Internships and Apprenticeships

Distance Learning

Honors level classes

Advanced Placement classes

Specialized classes

Acceleration

College classes