About Gifted and Talented Services

Hillsborough Township Public Schools recognizes and supports the following statement of the New Jersey Department of Education:

"The focus of identification is to provide programming and services in which students' specific learning needs and potential are appropriately addressed and met."
In serving learners with specific learning needs in the area of giftedness, Hillsborough Township Public Schools utilizes a Multi-Tiered System of Supports in which instruction is modified to specific learning needs. Furthermore, the Hillsborough Township Public Schools seeks to meet the needs of ALL students to develop and strengthen their individual gifts and talents.
 

K-12 G/T Services MAP


Grade

Summary of Program

Curriculum

K-4

Tier 3 Interventions: Inquiry Seminar


Tier 2 Interventions: Curriculum enrichment with a focus on Social Emotional Learning


Tier 1 Interventions: Differentiation Strategies in the Classroom

Multiple Interdisciplinary Connections


Social-Emotional Competencies

5-8

Tier 3 Interventions: Inquiry Seminar


Tier 2 Interventions: Cross-curricular connections and enrichment

             

Interest-based extra-curricular activities


Tier 1 Interventions: Differentiation Strategies in the Classroom

Multiple Interdisciplinary Connections


Social-Emotional Competencies

9-12

Tier 3 Interventions: Independent Study and Internship Options


Tier 2 Interventions: Advanced Level coursework, Extracurricular Opportunities


Tier 1 Interventions: Differentiation Strategies in the Classroom

N/A