Special Education Programs
Gifted & Talented Program (for Gifted and Talented Learners)
The Gifted & Talented program is a division site program for students who have been identified as Gifted and Talented learners. This determination is made using the CCAT7 and/or psychoeducational assessments completed by a psychologist.
All students in Alberta are taught a curriculum determined by Alberta Education. This Alberta Program of Studies forms the basis for the Gifted & Talented program. Gifted students are able to grasp concepts quickly and move through the basic curriculum more rapidly. In the Gifted & Talented program, students work to develop a broader and deeper understanding of the curriculum covered. They are grouped together for enriched, challenging and well-paced programming specifically designed to meet the special education needs of high-ability learners.
Edmonton Public Schools’ Fact Sheet for the Gifted & Talented Program
Community Learning Skills
The Community Learning Skills program supports students who have moderate delays in most or all developmental areas. These students may have physical, sensory, medical or behavioural disabilities. Programming focuses on assisting students to learn and use basic academic, communication, and personal skills in the classroom, school and community.
Edmonton Public Schools’ Fact Sheet for the Community Learning Learning Skills Program