What does high ability mean?

Indiana Code (IC 20-36-1-3) defines a student with high abilities as one who: performs at, or shows the potential for performing at, an outstanding level of accomplishment in at least one domain when compared to other students of the same age, experience, or environment; and is characterized by exceptional gifts, talents, motivation, or interests.

For additional information regarding state and local school requirements, or more information on Indiana codes focused on high ability programming, please visit: http://www.doe.in.gov/highability

Characteristics of Students with High Abilities

The National Association for Gifted Children identifies children as highly able or gifted “when their ability is significantly above the norm for their age.” These abilities can be demonstrated in many different ways. No child exhibits giftedness in the same way, but the following table provides some possible ways in which a child may demonstrate their giftedness.