MCPS’s Gifted and Talented/Learning Disabilities (GT/LD) program at Walter Johnson High School
Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) in Maryland is one of the very few school districts in the nation that offers comprehensive services for students who are twice exceptional at the elementary, middle and high school level. Twice exceptional students access accelerated and enriched instruction with appropriate supports and services at their local school, within a magnet/choice program, or within a special education discrete service (e.g. GT/LD, Asperger’s, Bridge).
MCPS’s Gifted and Talented/Learning Disabilities (GT/LD) program at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda, Maryland is a program designed to provide a challenging curriculum that caters to the strengths of students while offering necessary adaptations and accommodations for their disabilities. Here are some key aspects of the program:
- Rigorous Instruction: The program emphasizes rigorous instruction in the students’ areas of strength.
- Adaptations and Accommodations: It provides adaptations and accommodations in the areas of skill that are affected by the students’ disabilities.
- Comprehensive Services: MCPS is one of the few school districts in the nation that offers comprehensive services for twice exceptional students at all educational levels, including high school.
- Support and Special Services: The program aims to support twice exceptional students by helping them access appropriately challenging curriculum with the necessary support services.
- Program Staff: The program staff includes dedicated teachers who specialize in supporting GT/LD students.
For more detailed information or specific inquiries about the program, parents and students are encouraged to contact the school directly. This program reflects MCPS’s commitment to meeting the diverse needs of all students, including those who are twice exceptional.