What is different about the Center-Based Gifted Education Program?
In an effort to meet the needs of gifted learners, Chesterfield County provides a variety of service options for students. The Center-Based Gifted Education Program (CBG) is designed for students who demonstrate an exceptional level of ability and performance. Eligibility is determined using multiple criteria. Students who participate in the CBG program represent a student population with a narrow range of superior ability. The program is designed to meet the students’ needs through differentiation of environment, content, process and product. Differentiating the environment includes relating to students both intellectually and affectively, opportunities for both independent and collaborative learning, emphasis on “risk taking”, and application of learning to real world experiences. Content differentiation is based on needs and readiness. Curriculum compacting, acceleration and extension are commonly used. Broad-based issues, problems, and themes are a central focus. Curriculum is inte
