This article presents an overview of a statewide Javits grant implemented in Kentucky. This project, Extending . Educational Opportunities for Middle School Gifted Students, used innovative curriculum and team teaching to identify and serve middle school gifted students. Components of this project included interdisciplinary curriculum development, staff development, expanded provision of services, alternative methods for identifying middle school . gifted students, and parent training
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