Miss. Code. tit. 7, pt. 10, PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
Intellectually Gifted Pull-Out Resource (Grades 2-8)
A group of all intellectually gifted students is provided services by a properly endorsed teacher in a resource room for a minimum of five hours per week. The activities in the gifted class should develop and enhance the process skills in the outcomes document, the teaching strategies notebook, and required components of the gifted program standards document. Some of the activities should be short-term exploratory activities that introduce students to ideas and concepts not normally covered in the regular education program. The activities should enhance the integration of advanced content and individual student's interests utilizing higher level thinking skills, creative problem solving, critical thinking skills, research skills, personal growth and human relations exercises, leadership skills, and creative expression. Activities should also create an appreciation for the multicultural composition of the school and community.
Intellectually Gifted (Grades 9-12)
Intellectually gifted students in grades 9-12 may be served in an academically gifted program. They may also be served in an enrichment pull-out program like the one for intellectually gifted students in grades 2-8. They shall be provided these services by a properly licensed teacher holding a gifted endorsement. The class shall satisfy time requirements for a Carnegie Unit course.
Academically Gifted (Grades 9-12 only)
The Mississippi Gifted Education Act of 1989 requires that the GEP shall be in addition to and different from the regular program of instruction. Not all academic classes have been approved for the academically gifted program. Local district personnel should check the gifted section in the Approved Courses for the Secondary Schools of Mississippi to determine if a course may be taught as part of an academically gifted program. The IMP for the course must show how it is in addition to and different from the same course if it were taught in the regular education program. Teachers shall have a valid teaching license in the appropriate secondary area and the gifted endorsement. The class shall satisfy time requirements for a Carnegie Unit Course.
Artistically or Creatively Gifted Resource Program (Grades 2-8)
Artistically gifted or creatively gifted students are provided services by a properly endorsed teacher in a resource room for a minimum of 5 hours per week. The activities should develop and enhance the process skills in the outcomes document and the integration of advanced content and individual students interest. Activities should also create an appreciation for the multicultural composition of the school and community. The IMP must show how the activities are in addition to and different from classes in the visual/performing arts if they were taught in the regular education program.
Artistically or Creatively Gifted (Grades 9-12)
Artistically gifted or creatively gifted students shall be provided courses appropriate to their eligibility ruling. Local district personnel should check the gifted section in the Approved Courses for the Secondary Schools of Mississippi to determine if a course may be taught as a part of an artistically gifted or creatively gifted program. The IMP for the program must show how it is in addition to and different from the same course if it were taught in the regular education program. The teacher shall have a valid teaching license in the appropriate secondary area and the gifted endorsement. The district may elect to serve the students in a resource program like the one for artistically gifted or creatively gifted students in grades 2-8. The IMP and the teacher's credentials are the same as above. The class shall satisfy time requirements for a Carnegie Unit course.
Concurrent Enrollment
The student attends regular class part of the day and attends one or more classes at a higher grade level within the district or at an Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) for part of the day. All expenses related to attendance at an IHL are the sole responsibility of the student's family. The classes should be in an academic area identified as a strength during the eligibility process and an academic area of intense personal interest for the student.
NOTE: There is no funding from the state for this option.
Independent Study
The student is allowed to conduct an in-depth individual investigation under the supervision of a properly endorsed teacher of the gifted. The student must develop a written contract with the teacher before beginning the investigation. The contract should include the reason for the investigation, the time-line for the investigation, the expected final product, and the expert audience that will critique the final product. NOTE: A Carnegie Unit may not be awarded for the independent study as there is no course for independent study in the Approved Courses for the Secondary Schools of Mississippi.
Mentorship
The gifted student is assigned as an intern to a professional or expert in a selected field related to the student's interest. The student shall develop a written contract with the teacher of the gifted and the mentor. Mentors are required to attend an in-service orientation conducted by the district prior to participating in such a program.
Miss. Code. tit. 7, pt. 10, PROGRAMMING OPTIONS