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Many schools offer gifted education programs for students who test exceptionally well, or show in some other way that they are gifted in certain areas. These programs are meant to challenge these students, and help them to learn, grow, and thrive at their ability level. As the parent of a gifted child, you have the option of putting them in the gifted program or not, but there are several benefits to doing so. While these programs generally vary a bit from school to school, there are certain aspects to them that are applicable for most programs. This article will discuss 3 aspects of a gifted education program. 

Accelerated Learning 

When a gifted child is learning at the same rate as the rest of the students, they may not feel as if they are being adequately challenged. Because of this, many gifted education programs accelerate the material for your child. They will work at a faster pace through their studies, and if they test well enough, may even be able to skip grades in school. This is done because your child is so gifted that they basically know all of the things that are taught in the grade they are in, and there is no need for them to spend an entire year that teaches concepts and skills that they already know. 

Private Lessons 

Your child may receive private lessons as part of their gifted education program. These are generally taught during the regular school day, and involve your child being taken out of class a few times a week for a designated amount of time. During this time, they will work with a special teacher, as well as other gifted students, on a subject matter that is going to be much more challenging for them. This can help them to get the most out of each school day and learn at a pace that is more mentally challenging for them. They can also still be in the classroom for some time with their other peers, which can help with making friends and other aspects of socialization.

Summer Programs 

If your child enjoys the gifted education program, and has a genuine love for learning, then you may want to consider placing them in a gifted education summer program. This program is very similar to the ones offered during the school year, but the class sizes are generally smaller, and they can also be a bit more focused in terms of subject matter. This is a great way to keep a gifted child busy during the summer, and it helps them to remain challenged.