Gifted and Talented
Magoffin County Schools provide gifted services for students in the following areas:
- General Intellectual Ability
- Specific Academic Ability (math, science, language arts, social studies)
- Leadership
- Visual & Performing Arts (art, dance, drama, music)
- Creativity (creative thinking, creative writing)
704 KAR 3:285. Programs for the gifted and talented.
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
KRS 157.200(1)(n) includes within the definition of "exceptional children" a category of "exceptional students" who are identified as possessing demonstrated or potential ability to perform at an exceptionally high level in general intellectual aptitude, specific academic aptitude, creative or divergent thinking, psychosocial or leadership skills, or in the visual or performing arts. KRS 157.224(1) commits the state to a comprehensive educational program for its exceptional school-aged children. KRS 157.230 requires all school districts to operate programs for resident exceptional children, primary - grade twelve (12). This administrative regulation establishes the requirements for programs for gifted and talented students.
For more information, check out the Kentucky Department of Education GT Link where you will find the Gifted & Talented Handbook found below in Links.
State Robotics Placement-February 2024
Gifted & Talented
JERICA CONLEY
Faculty Information
Location(s)
Salyersville Grade School, North Magoffin Elementary, Magoffin County High School, Herald Whitaker Middle School, South Magoffin Elementary, Central Office
Title(s)
GIFTED & TALENTED COORDINATOR
Contact Information
School Email
School Phone
606-349-6117 EXT 6144