This session will review gifted policy and provide discussion for the implementation of gifted programming for educators new to gifted education in Iowa. The gifted program mandates in your school district. Participants will be guided through Chapter 49, Chapter 12, and Chapter 98 to better understand the expectations for Iowa school districts. The areas of gifted programming discussed will include 1) identification for gifted programming, 2) goals and measurements for gifted programming, 3) a qualitatively differentiated program to meet the students' cognitive and affective needs, 4) staffing qualifications and staffing provisions, 5) professional development, 7) program evaluation, and 8) funding.
