Advanced Learning Program
The Cobb County School District provides services for identified gifted students that are designed to meet the specific academic needs of gifted students. Cobb adheres to the rules and regulations established by the Georgia Department of Education for identification and service of gifted learners.
The Gifted Learner Program provides services for identified gifted students at all grade levels. Gifted services are designed to meet the specific academic needs of gifted students by emphasizing the following competencies:
Critical and creative thinking
Higher order reasoning
Comprehensive and thorough research skills
Advanced and accelerated academics
The requirements for identifying and placing students in the gifted program are governed by Georgia State Department of Education Rule 160-4-2-.3.