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This refers to individuals who possess both exceptional intellectual or creative abilities AND one or more learning, developmental, or behavioral challenges.�These students are considered “exceptional” in two different ways, hence the term “twice exceptional”.

TWICE EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS

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Twice Exceptional Students

  • Educational services must identify and serve both the high achievement potential and the academic and social/emotional deficits of the population.
  • These students require differentiated instruction.
  • Curriculum and instructional accommodations and/or modifications.
  • May require IEP or 504 plan