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Annual Section [pages 20-25]Strategic goal 1Programmes for gifted students are targeted to reach students with proven exceptional abilities (NAG 1).2013 AimTo introduce more elements of student choice in withdrawal programmes.Baseline data from survey at the end of 20128% of students identified as gifted, believed that they did not receive sufficient extension within their class programme.The surveyed students also offered a number of examples of areas they would like to be extended in (including: problem-solving, history, languages, science, law andmedicine).Targets98% of students identified as gifted, report that they are effectively challenged within their classroom programme and had high interest in their withdrawal programmes.Gifted students are identified as early as possible when enrolled at Kowhai.In-class differentiation for gifted students is explicit in all curriculum planning.Actions to achieve target Led by Budget Time frameCurriculum leaders provide advice and guidance for teachers in the delivery of extension within theclassroom.Louise & whanauleadersCurriculum leadersCurriculumbudgets.Week 6, Term 1, 2013Each termCurriculum leaders PD budget Needs basis through yearFlexible withdrawal programmes are designed which meet the needs of currently enrolled gifted students. Louise GT curric. Ongoing through yearNew topics based on student preferences are offered in Talent Development programmes. Louise Terms 2 & 3Model for delivery of GT programmes at Kowhai is published. Louise Term 2, 2013School management monitor the progress of gifted students and the quality of programmes provided. Louise/Paul Terms 2 and 4 201220