The gifted and talented education program of Mustang Public Schools, GATE, is an integral part of our commitment to provide for the unique needs, interests, skills, and talents of all students. We believe that identified gifted and talented youth need differentiated instructional strategies, materials, and expectations which take into account their special abilities and potential. The gifted and talented program should contribute to each student’s development in the areas of talents and abilities, self-concept, social acceptance, and skills related to independent study, research, creativity, performance, critical thinking, and problem solving. GATE is intended to enhance and enrich concomitant experiences in regular and accelerated classrooms, as well as allow for an expansion of the existing curriculum. The development of life-long learning processes is the purpose of GATE, as students are challenged to develop their abilities for both personal fulfillment and significant contributions to society. |
