Definitions

"Gifted and talented student" means a student who possesses or demonstrates a high level of ability in one or more content areas when compared to their chronological peers in the school district and who requires modifications of their educational program if they are to achieve in accordance with their capabilities. 

"Instructional adaptation" means an adjustment or modification to instruction enabling a student who is gifted and talented to participate in, benefit from, and demonstrate knowledge and application of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in one or more content areas at the instructional level of the student, not just the student's grade level. 

The board of education shall ensure that appropriate instructional adaptations and educational services are provided to gifted and talented students in kindergarten through grade 12 to enable them to participate in, benefit from, and demonstrate knowledge and application of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards at the instructional level of the student. 

Complaints for Non-Compliance

• Any questions regarding the eligibility to the program should be addressed with the building principal, or designee. An appeal can then be made to the Superintendent of Schools for review and further consideration.
• In accordance with N.J.S.18A:6-9 and the procedures set forth in State Board of Education regulations - An individual who believes that a school district has not complied with the provisions of this act may file a complaint with the board of education.  The right to file a complaint shall be set forth in the board’s policy on gifted and talented education.  The policy shall be linked to the homepage of the board’s Internet website.  The board shall issue a decision, in writing, to affirm, reject, or modify the district’s action in the matter. The individual may then file a petition of the appeal of the board’s written decision to the Commissioner of Education through the Office of Controversies and Disputes.
• To file a complaint with the Board of Education, please complete and submit this form.