Talent development plans are well-articulated representations of a district’s or school’s advanced learning opportunities. These plans show how a bright student progresses through the available programming and provide families with information about their child’s options and opportunities. In addition to reviewing the basic pieces of a talent development plan, this article describes the experiences of one school district that uses such a plan to help guide its improvement efforts, which include extensive use of community and private sector partnerships. Examples of district talent development plans are included.
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