Gifted & Talented
Ashdown Gifted and Talented
TARGETS
Gifted and talented children and youth are those of high potential or ability whose learning characteristics and educational needs require qualitatively differentiated educational experiences and/or services. Possession of these talents and gifts, or the potential for their development, will be evidenced through an interaction of above-average intellectual ability, task commitment and/or motivation, and creative ability.
~Arkansas Department of Education
GT Links:
Arkansas for Gifted and Talented Education www.agate-arkansas.org
Arkansas Governor’s Quiz Bowl Association www.arquizbowl.org
College Board Advanced Placement apcentral.collegeboard.com/home
National Association of Gifted Children www.nagc.org
Contact Information:
Jaime Ward, GT Coordinator
870-898-3711 ext. 1417
Identification for Gifted & Talented
Chess
There will be chess tournaments this spring! The students are learning to play and we will continue to challenge themselves to be chosen to attend these tournaments!
Helpful Links:
www.chesskid.com
www.kidchess.com
Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl Schedule