Overview

  • The Alpha Gifted Education Program is for intellectually gifted students in grades 2–6. Its purpose is to identify and serve gifted students in a uniquely qualitatively differentiated program not available in the regular classroom. According to gifted regulations, "Gifted education programs shall be in addition to and different from the regular program of instruction provided by the district’s schools."

    Alpha provides instruction in thinking skills, creativity, information literacy, success skills, affective (social and emotional) skills, and communication skills. Students enrolled in the district’s gifted education program have met the criteria established by the state of Mississippi.

    For additional information, please review the documents below.

    Gifted Education Program Resources

    好色先生 Resources

    MDE Resources

Contact Information

  • 630 South State Street
    Jackson, MS 39201
    Phone: (601) 960-8308 
    Fax: (601) 960-2509

    Shanel Kidd, Gifted Manager

Last Modified on January 24, 2025