Gifted and Talented
The West Bend Joint School District #1 recognizes that each individual student has unique educational needs. Therefore, the district strives to develop programming that meets the needs of all students. Most often this is accomplished in the regular classroom through varying the level of challenges offered students. But when special programming is necessary to meet the needs of a particular student, the district offers a spectrum of programs, some of which are through Gifted and Talented programming.
Mission of the Gifted and Talented Program
Our mission is to educate gifted and talented learners by nurturing achievement, performance, and self-esteem through a dynamic partnership of students, family, staff, and community. We empower gifted and talented learners with purposeful, challenging, and systematic opportunities to meet their unique needs and enhance their future.
Belief Statement of the Gifted and Talented Program
We believe...
- Gifted children are children first
- Achievement, performance, and self-esteem are directly related to expectations appropriately linked to one’s potential
- We must develop and respect each individual’s ability to learn in different ways and at different rates because each learner is unique
- Education is a shared responsibility of students, families, staff, and community
- There is no limit to human ingenuity and creativity and education expands the ability to shape one’s destiny
For more information, please contact your child’s principal, consult the West Bend School District Enrich and Extend Gifted and Talented Parent Handbook or the West Bend Joint School District #1 Gifted and Talented Education Policy.
