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 * Mark Twain Elementary

GIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATION MISSION  To provide services designed to meet the educational, social, and career needs of academically gifted and artistically talented students. To meet the needs of gifted and talented students through rigorous, differentiated curriculum. //Pathway I Goals // *  To assist students in becoming individuals who are capable of self-initiated action, intelligent choice, independent learning, and problem solving. *  To develop skills in problem solving, systems thinking, creativity, inquiry, and research. *  To provide enrichment opportunities, resources, and services throughout the school community. //Pathway II Goals // *  To provide creative and intellectual stimulation through contact with other high-ability students. //Pathway III Goals // *  To provide opportunity for academic accomplishment beyond the realm of the regular education experience. //**THE OPEN DOORS** // //<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">**TO THE** // //<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">**PATHWAYS** // //<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">**OF THE** // //<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">**GIFTED & TALENTED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE** <span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> //