Gifted and Talented Program
Gifted students come from diverse backgrounds, and have unique abilities ranging across a wide spectrum of achievement. The intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted students are distinct, so special provisions, innovation and advocacy are necessary in order to provide programs and services that meet the different educational requirements of these learners.
The exceptional needs of gifted and talented students must be recognized, nurtured and valued, so their inspired minds are equipped to change the world. The purpose of gifted education is the unique cognitive, social, and emotional needs of gifted students, preparing them to succeed in a global society.Gifted services available at FAMU DRS include:
Advanced Enrichment Classes/Accelerated Classes, for students who exhibit ability to work above grade-level in academic disciplines (honors courses are available in all core subject areas)
Behavioral Support/Interventions for gifted students
Career & Technical Education Training
Dual Enrollment (for high school students who are gifted)
STREAM Activities (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics,) for high-achieving, gifted and talented students; activities include experimentation, drone technologies, and various activities and opportunities through a University (FAMU) partnership with FAMU School of Architecture, Engineering, and Technology (SAET)
CRITERIA
Since 1968, Florida’s legislature has identified gifted learners as a part of the exceptional student education population. In Florida, students are eligible for exceptional education programs if they meet the state’s criteria (Florida Board of Education Rule 6A-6.03019, FAC), which focus on the following:
- a learner's need for the gifted education program;
- general intellectual functioning, and
- various behavioral and intellectual characteristics.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Ms. Latosha Marshall
Gifted and STEM Resource Coordinator
850.412.5854
FAMU DRS Talent Academy
Eligibility for Participation
Students in grades K-12 who have achieved scores at or above the 95th percentile on a nationally normed, standardized assessment and/or participate in our gifted program are invited to participate in the FAMU DRS Talent Academy Program. Other students may be eligible on a case-by-case basis, depending upon factors which include academic performance, teacher recommendations, interviews, leadership skills, aptitude in content areas related to the subject matter/topic areas.
- Drone Competitions
- Scholars will participate in STREAM activities, coding, presentations, and competitions.
- In collaboration with FAMU SAET
- FAMU SAET donated a drone to the program to assist in the facilitation of our drone activities.
- Solid-Fuel Rockets
- Scholars will build and launch rockets.
- STREAM Activities, Developments, and Presentations
- Kits donated by FAMU SAET
- In collaboration with FAMU SAET
- Solar Car Development
- STREAM Activities, Developments, and Presentations
- Kits Donated by FAMU SAET
- In collaboration with FAMU SAET
- Model Drag Race Car Development
- STREAM Activities, Developments, and Presentations
- Kits Donated by FAMU SAET
- In collaboration with FAMU SAET
- Duke TIP Book Club Study
- Grades 4-6: Esperanza Rising
- Grades 7-12: Hidden Figures
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- Reading Journal
- Word Parts
- Vocabulary
- Reflection Questions
For Additional Information Regarding the
FAMU DRS Gifted and Talented Program,
CONTACT US
Ms. Latosha Marshall
Gifted and STEM Resource Coordinator
850.412.5854
QUICK LINKS:
Duke TIP (Talented Identification Program)
Duke TIP (Talented Identification Program) site with information, publications, and resources pertaining to Duke TIP.
Florida Department of Education- Gifted Student Education
FLDOE site listing state laws, regulations, publications, and resources pertaining to gifted education.
Florida’s Frameworks for K-12 Gifted Learners
Guidelines for educators which support a challenging and rigorous curriculum that enhances the Florida Sunshine State Standards in order to meet the needs of gifted students in schools.
Florida Gifted Network
A parent organization that educates the public on the needs of gifted learners and advocates for issues that affect their rights.
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
National organization for teachers and parents that advocates for the needs of gifted learners.
Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)
SENG seeks to inform and provide resources to families and professionals about the unique social and emotional needs of gifted persons.
Disclaimer
Please note that the links provided for are for informational purposes only.
FAMU DRS and its assigns do not endorse or take responsibility for the contents, claims or representations presented on other websites.
Latosha Marshall
Gifted and STEM Resource Coordinator