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

JPS Resources

• Frequently Asked Questions About Gifted Education
• Board Policy IDAA – Gifted Education (PDF)

MDE Resources

• Outcomes for Intellectually Gifted Programs – 2017 (PDF)
• Regulations for Gifted Education Programs – 2023 (PDF)