District research record · NCES 3403390
Closter Borough School 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 and Talented Education
Gifted and talented in Closter is known as the Hillside Enrichment Program (HEP) and Tenakill Enrichment Program (TEP).
How services work: All Closter students may be receive differentiated, whole-class enrichment, curriculum compacting, and acceleration in kindergarten through grade 8.
How students are identified: Students who are new to the district in grades 3 and 4 will also be assessed for identification consideration.
- Grades or coverage
- Grade coverage published locally; confirm current grades with the district
- Evidence level
- Official local source reviewed
- Source authority
- official school district website
- Last reviewed
- September 6, 2026
State context
New Jersey gifted and talented requirements
New Jersey requires ongoing K-12 identification using multiple measures and appropriate services or instructional adaptations for gifted and talented students.
For families: Districts must identify and address needs, while local program names, grade configurations, and delivery models vary.
Geographic relationships
County served
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