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Gifted and Talented
Gifted and Talented programming supports students who have advanced intellectual ability compared to other students their age. These students have exceptional potential or ability across a wide range of areas, from creative thinking to understanding abstract relationships.
GOALS
- Develop academic and social/emotional skills in a challenging learning environment
- Develop skills in a challenging learning environment
BENEFITS
- Strengthened problem-solving and research skills
- Opportunities to study advanced concepts
- Improved ability to recognize and strengthen existing knowledge and skills
- Support to navigate challenges related to perfectionism, sensitivity or frustration
- Supportive environment that includes other students with advanced intellectual ability
PROGRAM DELIVERY
- Flexible instruction and pacing that matches students’ academic needs, abilities and goals
- In-depth study of complex and challenging topics and assignments
- Demonstrate advanced thinking and problem-solving skills through a variety of learning activities
ELIGIBILITY
Students must be enrolled in elementary or junior high and meet Gifted and Talented eligibility requirements. Priority will be given to resident students of Edmonton Public Schools.
ALBERTA CURRICULUM
All Edmonton Public Schools programming is based on curriculum determined by Alberta Education. Students enrolled in Gifted and Talented programming will receive the same high-quality education offered in all of our programs.
TRANSPORTATION
Most schools offering specialized programming have some yellow busing options available. Edmonton Transit is the preferred method of transportation for junior high students. For more information about busing, contact your child’s school or call Student Transportation at 780-429-8585.
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Gifted and Talented
School Sites
Elementary
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15451 84 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 3Y1
Phone: 780-489-4500
Fax: 780-484-0720
Email: lynnwood@epsb.ca
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11915 40 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6J 0S1
Phone: 780-438-4200
Fax: 780-437-7110
Email: westbrook@epsb.ca
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13915 61 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5A 1P3
Phone: 780-476-6336
Fax: 780-472-3512
Email: york@epsb.ca
Junior High
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5425 114 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6H 3M1
Phone: 780-434-8402
Fax: 780-435-7623
Email: avalon@epsb.ca
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9735 144 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 2T3
Phone: 780-452-4525
Fax: 780-451-0294
Email: crestwood@epsb.ca
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4020 106 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6J 1A6
Phone: 780-438-9103
Fax: 780-438-9146
Email: dsmackenzie@epsb.ca
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9435 73 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2A9
Phone: 780-466-7331
Fax: 780-465-5674
Email: ottewell@epsb.ca
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14820 53 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6H 4C6
Phone: 780-434-7914
Fax: 780-438-9406
Email: riverbend@epsb.ca
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32 Fairway Drive NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6J 2C1
Phone: 780-413-2211
Fax: 780-434-4467
Email: vbarford@epsb.ca
Senior High