Gifted & Talented Education
Gifted and talented education looks different for every child. At our school, it means providing thoughtful challenges, deeper exploration, and meaningful learning experiences for students who are ready for more—while still supporting social and emotional growth.
Thoughtful challenges, deeper thinking, and support for curious learners.
Our approach is guided by specialized training and experience in gifted and talented education. This background helps ensure learning is thoughtfully designed, developmentally appropriate, and responsive to individual students.
Who Benefits from This Approach
This approach supports students who are naturally curious, ask big questions, enjoy problem-solving, or are ready to explore topics in greater depth. It also benefits students who think differently or learn quickly but still need guidance, structure, and support.
What Learning Looks Like
Designing and testing solutions to real problems
Robotics, coding, and 3D design projects
Science investigations that require planning and analysis
Developing the skills of curiosity and innovative thinking
Open-ended math challenges with multiple solutions
Research projects driven by student questions
These experiences encourage students to think deeply, take risks, and stay engaged—without pressure to perform or compete.
Thinking Deeper
Students are encouraged to look beyond surface-level answers, consider multiple perspectives, and make meaningful connections between ideas. Learning focuses on understanding, reasoning, and curiosity—not speed or memorization.
Challenged and Supported
Being ready for deeper learning doesn’t mean students don’t need support. Teachers provide structure, feedback, and guidance to help students manage challenges, collaborate with others, and grow confidently.
Part of Our Everyday Learning
Gifted and talented learning is not a separate track—it is woven into our classrooms through thoughtful instruction, small class sizes, and meaningful projects that allow students to grow at their own pace.
Contact
We believe finding the right school should feel supportive, not stressful.
Phone
tressa@provomountainacademy.org
(442) 353-3734
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Provo Mountain Academy
Where kids love to learn
Serving Kindergarten through 6th Grade
Address
266 S 700 E St, Provo, UT 84606
