Gifted Programs

Gifted education programs are mandated in grades 2-6 for intellectually gifted students in Mississippi schools. This office provides professional development and guidance for local gifted programs. For more information, please contact Jen Cornett, gifted education specialist. 

Powerful Problem Solving PD Materials

• Presentation
• Handouts

Finally Monday Webinar Series

• Affective Skills Webinar (Sept. 25)
• Success Skills Webinar (Oct. 30)
• Creativity Webinar (Nov. 27)
  • Visual Literacy Presentation by Melissa Banks
• Thinking Skills Webinar (Jan. 29)
• Information Literacy (Feb. 26)
• Communication Skills (Mar. 26)

Additional Webinars

• Identifying Gifted Learners
• Gifted Program Requirements

Gifted Program Monitoring

• 2019 - 2020 Gifted Program Monitoring Webinar Recording
• 2019 - 2020 Gifted Program Monitoring Webinar (PDF)
• Gifted Program Monitoring Tool
• Gifted Classroom Learning Walk

Tools and Supports

• Professional Development Request
• Gifted Program Proposal Form
• Sample Emerging Potential Assessment Eligibility Matrix
• Gifted Regulations 2013
• Gifted Standards 2013
• Outcomes for Intellectually Gifted Education Programs 2017
• Outcomes: Scope & Sequence