MTSS - Accelerated Learners
The following resources support educators, administrators, and coordinators working with gifted and talented and accelerated learners in Maine schools. Use the tabs below to explore laws and rules, identification tools, and professional learning opportunities.
Laws & Rules
The following laws and rules are associated with Maine's gifted and talented programs.
Chapter 104
Educational Programs for Gifted & Talented Children. Chapter 104 is the rule under which gifted programs in Maine are developed and evaluated.
Chapter 311
Gifted & Talented Students. Chapter 311 gives legislative recognition of gifted and talented students and amends and updates funding provisions.
Endorsement 690
Gifted & Talented Teacher Endorsement. Requirements are listed under Chapter 115: Part II, pages 35–36.
Identification of Accelerated Learners
The following sample forms are downloadable as PDFs and will help teachers identify and nominate a student as gifted and talented across academic and arts areas.
Academic Areas
Visual & Performing Arts
As part of the establishment of gifted and talented programs, opportunities must be provided for students with exceptional abilities in the visual and performing arts in each district. The Maine Learning Results serves as a guide to each school for developing comprehensive and sequential standards-based curricula in all eight content areas.
Nomination Forms
Arts Identification Resources
- Talent Assessment in the Performing Arts (DMT/TAP) The first systematic, research-based talent identification process designed specifically for use in schools. (PDF)
- Talent Assessment in the Performing Arts — Overview
- Examples of Identification Tools Specifically for the Arts Ohio Department of Education (PDF)
- Identification of Children Who Are Gifted in Music Ohio Department of Education, August 2004 (PDF)
- Music Identification Handbook Wisconsin Music Educators Association (PDF)
- Music Identification Resource
Professional Learning
The Maine Department of Education has compiled the following professional development resources for educators' consideration.
National & Statewide Organizations
Courses for Educators
- New England Institute for Teacher Education Check listing for courses approved for gifted and talented endorsement.
- University of Maine Contact Phyllis Thibodeau at 207-581-2433 for course information.
- University of Southern Maine Check annual and quarterly course listings.
Contact
Bryan Lescord
State MTSS Specialist
Email: Bryan.Lescord@maine.gov