Updated%202190.pdf

Parent document: School Board Regular Business Meeting-01-28-2025.pdf

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FY
==3 School District
Book Policy Manual
Section Section: 2000 - Instruction
Title Copy of Highly Capable Programs
Code 2190
Status
Adopted November 27, 2018

In order to develop the special abilities of each student, the district will offer a highly capable program that
provides kindergarten through twelfth grade students who qualifyare-seteeted for the program with access to
basic education programs that accelerate learning and enhance instruction. The framework for such programs will
encompass, but not be limited to, the following objectives:

A. Expansion of academic attainments and intellectual skills;

B. Stimulation of intellectual curiosity, independence, and responsibility;

C. Development of a positive attitude toward self and others; and

D. Development of originality and creativity.
The board will annually approve the district's highly capable plan including: the number of students the district
expects to serve by grade level; the district's plan to identify and place students

; a description of the highly capable program goals; a description of the services the program

will offer; an instructional program description; a description of ongoing professional development for highly
capable program and general education staff; program evaluation and fiscal report; and assurances that the

district is legally compliant.

The superintendent will establish procedures consistent with state guidelines for referral, screening, assessment,

Legal References
RCW 28A.185.030 Programs Authority of Local School Districts Selection of Students
WAC 392-170 Special service program Highly Capable Students

Cross References
0600 Race and Equity

Management Resources

2018 August Issue

2013 - September Issue

Policy News, April 2008 Highly Capable Programs

Classification: Essential