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and an IPRC (Identification, Placement and Review Committee) is subsequently convened to formalize Gifted identification and placement in the Gifted Program for students who are accepted to the program  \n● When a student is formally identified with the exceptionality of Giftedness (and/or another exceptionality), they will have an Individual Education Plan (IEP)  \n● The IEP ensures that needed accommodations are in place for students to access and engage with curriculum; in high school, your child’s IEP is managed by the Learning Support Teacher (LST)  \nOCDSB Special Education Support/Services  \nFor Few  \nFor Some  \nFor All  \nLink to OCDSB Spec Ed Plan  \nOverview of the Secondary Gifted Program  \nThe Secondary Gifted Program,  \n● is a program which supports Gifted learners who are working towards completion of their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)  \n● is inclusive of Twice-Exceptional learners (e.g. , students with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autism, etc.)  \n● follows the same curriculum as regular program courses and aligns with the board’s secondary assessment, evaluation, and reporting procedures  \n● provides students with the opportunity to take designated ‘Gifted’ classes for some subjects (often compulsory credits) as well as classes with peers in the regular program  \n● requires that students in the program select Gifted courses where and when offered, depending on their post-secondary pathway requirements  \nOverview of the Secondary Gifted Program (cont’d)  \n● The program embeds researched-based instructional practices to support Gifted learners which includes, but is not limited to:  \n○ Differentiated instruction and assessment practices based on students’ needs;  \n○ Problem-based, Inquiry-based and Project-based learning approaches;  \n○ Extension and enrichment opportunities which explore curriculum in greater depth and breadth;  \n○ Use of flexible groupings (including by ability, interest, learning styles, etc.);  \n○ Connection to mentors within the school community as well outside of school (ie. , with post-secondary institutions, industry or field experts, etc.)  \n○ Focused development of many skill areas including social skills, leadership skills, creative and critical thinking skills, etc.  \n● Students’ classroom experiences are also often extended with participation in a variety of programs offered both in and outside of school including:  \n○ Academic contests, the OCDSB International Certificate Program, language certifications (ie. 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