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In August, 2004, to better meet the needs of high-end learners and provide a continuum of services, Dothan City Schools integrated a consultation and pull-out enrichment model called LinC.

Gifted education is mandated under Legislative Act 106.  Also known as the Alabama Exceptional Child Education Act.

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290-8-9-.12 Gifted. 
290-8-9.12(4)(a)3. 
(1) Definition. Intellectually gifted children and youth are those who perform or who have demonstrated the potential to perform at high levels in academic or creative fields when compared with others of their age, experience, or environment. These children and youth require services not ordinarily provided by the regular school program. Children and youth possessing these abilities can be found in all populations, across all economic strata, and in all areas of human endeavor.

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Provides challenging educational opportunities that extend beyond the general education program.

Provides consultation between the general education teachers and resource specialists.

Serves the top 10% of student population in Grades 7 & 8.

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Students in grades 7 & 8 may be referred for LinC services by either their parents or their teachers. Specific eligibility requirements consist of the following multiple criteria.
1. Aptitude. Aptitude is  assessed through an individual or group test of intelligence or creativity. Torrance/NNAT
2. Performance. At least three examples of student performance approved by the Alabama State Department that indicate the student is performing at high levels in academic or creative fields when compared to others of his or her age, experience, or environment
3. Characteristics. A behavior rating scale designed to assess gifted behaviors (TABS) is used
GRST (Gifted Referral Screening Team) Team consist of the student’s teacher(s), gifted specialist, counselor, administrator

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To begin the referral process, notify me and I will begin the process. One of the student's general education teachers will be asked to complete the TABs (Traits, Aptitude, Behaviors) form.

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*Serve identified students in grades 7&8 through pull-out delivery in the resource classroom
*Consult with teachers in grades 7-8 to provide resources for gifted and high-end learners.
*Process and manage referrals
*Develop curriculum for pull-out classes, differentiated lessons, and individualized material for high-end learners.
*Provide professional development about gifted characteristics and the nature and needs of gifted students

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*Students will not be required to make-up work missed and tests. If necessary, test must be administered at times other than their pull-out time.

*Schedule no more than 15 students at a time for gifted/enrichment

*Schedule students in blocks of time - 1.5 hours one day per week

*Concept based curriculum with problem–based learning, service learning, career exploration, real-world experiences, competitions, affective components must be written/used.

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Psychological and Personal Characteristics as Risk Factors

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Psychological and Personal Characteristics as Risk Factors

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–  Overexcitabilities (heightened ability to respond to stimuli)
–  Psychological type (introversion)
–  Low self‐esteem
–  Fixed mindset
–  Unhealthy perfectionism
–  Asynchronous development
–  Poor social skills
–  Learning differences/disabilities

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IS OUR CULTURE CULTIVATING STRENGTHS OR WEAKNESSES? THE ANIMAL SCHOOL FABLE ANIMATED