Our gifted education teachers partner with students in grades K–12 to provide challenging, meaningful learning experiences that nurture their unique strengths and talents. Through a variety of service options—including differentiated instruction, cluster grouping, subject and grade-level acceleration, early entrance opportunities, advanced coursework, dual enrollment, distance learning, and enrichment programs—students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Our programs extend beyond the regular curriculum by engaging students in thought-provoking lessons, creative problem-solving, and opportunities to develop critical and higher-level thinking skills. We are committed to fostering curiosity, innovation, and a lifelong love of learning while supporting each student's academic and personal growth.

Other gifted services include the following:

• testing and identification

• consultation with classroom teachers, parents and students

• affiliation with gifted associations including the Ohio Association for Gifted Children and the West Central Ohio Association for Gifted Children

• information regarding legislation that pertains to the education of gifted students in Ohio

• scholarship opportunities

If you have questions regarding gifted education and/or services provided through our gifted program, please contact Dena Shepard, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, at dshepard@newlebanonschools.org or at (937) 687-1301 x483.

Gifted Services Resources and Links

• Assessment Instruments Used for Gifted Identification Trifold

• District Plan for the Identification of and Services for Students who are Gifted Trifold

• Gifted Nomination and Referral

• Hoagies' Gifted Education Page

• Parenting Highly Capable Children