Target Population

The Marshalltown Extended Learning Program is designed to serve students in grades K-12 who have demonstrated high achievement or potential in one or more of the following areas of giftedness when compared to others of their age, experience or environment:

• General Intellectual Ability

• Specific Ability Aptitude

• Creative and Productive Thinking

Approximately 5% of Marshalltown students are identified using multiple criteria.
Programming for students with special abilities in other areas of giftedness (visual and performing arts, leadership, psychomotor) may be referred to school or community programs for enrichment opportunities. Students with academic gifts and talents come from all cultural and economic backgrounds. Local norms are used to provide equity and opportunity for minority students.

Identification Process

Programming

Information on XLP programming at different grade levels can be found at the links below:

• XLP at the Elementary Level (grades K-4)

• XLP at the Intermediate/Middle School Level (grades 5-8)

• XLP at the High School Level (grades 9-12)

Resources

District XLP Facebook Page

Hoagie's Gifted Education Page

Iowa Talented & Gifted Association

National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)

Mensa for Kids

National History Day

Science Buddies

University of Iowa Belin-Blank Center

Iowa State University OPPTAG