District research record · NCES 0403400
Gilbert Unified District
Official local source reviewed. This page separates confirmed evidence from details families still need to verify directly with the district.
What the evidence confirms
Gifted Education
Collaborating with district gifted, including 2e, staff in ongoing review and development of district programs and services for gifted, including 2e, students.
How services work: The Gifted Cluster Model provides a structure wherein gifted students receive differentiated curriculum and instruction in content areas on a daily basis by teachers who understand the learning needs of gifted students.
How students are identified: GPS currently utilizes the state approved CogAT Form 7 computer-based assessment to identify students for Gifted Services.
- Grades or coverage
- Grades K-6
- Evidence level
- Official local source reviewed
- Source authority
- official school district website
- Last reviewed
- September 6, 2026
State context
Arizona gifted education requirements
Arizona requires public school districts to identify gifted learners and provide an integrated, differentiated learning experience during the regular school day.
For families: Each district must maintain a board-approved Gifted Scope and Sequence. State criteria include qualifying scores in verbal, nonverbal, or quantitative reasoning, while districts choose their local service model.
Geographic relationships
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