• pull-out programs
• classroom differentiated instruction
• acceleration
• flexible pacing
• compacted curricula

• Kindergarten through Second Grade: Instructional adaptations are listed in the district's curricula; all students are exposed to enrichment opportunities in their classrooms as they work through the various content areas and units of study in small groups of students; this is provided for one 40-minute period per every 6 -day cycle by the elementary gifted and talented teacher.
• Third & Fourth Grade: Students may be selected, based on data and the need for academic enrichment in Math and/or Literacy beyond those already provided in the classroom.   Both the mathematics and literacy advanced learning opportunities occur for one 40-minute period per 6 day cycle with the schools gifted and talented teacher.

• Fifth and sixth grade learners who are identified at the end of fourth grade receive small group instruction using the Junior Great Books curricula for English/ Language Arts. This program emphasizes an evidence-based analysis of literature through reading, writing and speaking.  Students meet twice every six days for 55 minute class periods. Students identified in the area of mathematics receive daily instruction in the district's Accelerated Math Classes or AMS utilizing an accelerated curricula.
• Accelerated Courses (7th & 8th Grade) in English Language Arts, Science & Social Studies: Students are identified on multiple measures and demonstrated deep interest in the subject areas.  Students in their respective classes take on a more problem / project based learning approach toward the authentic acquisition of content, the processing of information and production of an outcome reflecting one's learning and understanding.
• Middle School Humanities Electives (7th & 8th Grade): Courses available to any student who has earned an A or B grade in Language Arts or Social Studies in the prior academic year.  In 7th grade, the elective courses are Odyssey of the Mind / Global Concerns.  In 8th grade, the elective course is Biodiversity / Video Documentary.  The elective courses emphasize project based learning, and offer opportunities for students to hone research, writing and presentation skills.

• The Technology-Enriched Academy for Mathematics and Science at Teaneck High School, is a special Honors and Advanced Placement program for motivated students interested in pursuing an integrated study of mathematics, science, computer science, and engineering. The T.E.A.M.S. program provides students in the program with an opportunity to study challenging mathematics, science, and computer science curricula with an emphasis on problem-based learning in a personal and supportive environment. Heavy emphasis is placed on the use of graphing calculators, computers, programming languages and other technologies in the course of study.
• HONORS COURSES: These courses are designed for educationally advanced students. They demand a high degree of motivation and past achievement. These courses, when taken in the appropriate sequence, are preparatory for the Advanced Placement courses. Students electing a course described as honors will have the course designation indicated on their transcripts. See the Teaneck High School Course Guide to determine the impact of honors courses on your GPA and class rank.
• ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES: Advanced Placement courses are approved by the Educational Testing Service (a division of the College Board) to allow students the opportunity to complete college-level studies during secondary school. AP course offerings are for the most educationally advanced students and should be taken only with the recommendation of their current classroom teacher. Students choosing these courses should be achieving grades of at least an A- or B+ in the Honors sequence.

• Quantitative Data:
  • Ability - Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) - What is CogAT? FAQs
  • Achievement
    • Superior score on norm referenced achievement test in domain using local norms - ex. NJ Start Strong
    • Superior score on norm referenced test for aptitude in domain using local norms - STAR
• Qualitative / Descriptive indicators in the domain being served
  • Parent/Guardian, Teacher, Counselor & Administrator referrals
  • Portfolios, work samples, projects
  • Kingore Observation Inventory (KOI)
  • Problem solving activities demonstrating reasoning
  • Creativity Rating Scales
• Other appropriate measures

• The identification procedures will be reviewed annually.
• Our process will ensure that each pupil identified as gifted or talented will be assessed annually
  for the continuing appropriateness of his or her enriched program.
• This process will include a review of assessments in the pupil's file, including relevant test
  results; and a review of the pupil's work in the preceding school year.

1. Referral Window - Parents, Teachers, Counselors & Administrators
2. Data Collection, Analysis & Indexing of Identification Metrics
3. Selection Committee - Teachers & Administrators
4. TAG Invitation Letters for 2023-2024 school year
5. Programming to begin in September 2023

- Family Referrals will be accepted for students enrolling after July 1st until September 30th.

- After October 1st, district will require new students one full school year in order to collect multiple measures & evidence for the following school year.

• HONORS COURSES: Students desiring to successfully remain in this sequence should be earning grades of B or better.
• ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES: Students choosing these courses should be achieving grades of at least an A- or B+ in the Honors sequence.
• Technology-Enriched Academy for Mathematics and Science: Students desiring to be part of this program should complete
  • T.E.A.M.S. written application
  • Letter of recommendation from each of their current mathematics and science teachers
  • Seventh grade NJSLA-M score
  • Current mathematics and science grades are also considered
  • An interview with a T.E.A.M.S representative

1. Contact teacher to share concerns
2. Discuss concerns with the building principal
3. Contact the Supervisor of Gifted Education and submit their specific concern via the following FORM for review.
4. Complaint reviewed within 20 days and findings sent to parent or legal guardian.
5. If dissatisfied with findings, parent/guardian may request a meeting with the Superintendent of Schools.
6. If issue unresolved, file a complaint with Board of Education.
7. If dissatisfied with Superintendent's / Board of Education's findings, contact the Bergen County School Superintendent, Bergen County Office of Education, One Bergen County Plaza, 3rd Floor, Room 350, Hackensack, NJ 07601.  A complaint submitted to the executive county superintendent may only allege noncompliance that has occurred within one year prior to the date that the complaint is submitted.
8. Finally, if the matter is still disputed, parent or legal guardian can file a Petition of Appeal of the board's written decision to the Commissioner of Education through the Office of Controversies and Disputes in accordance with N.J.S.18A:6-9 and the procedures set forth in State Board of Education regulations.