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Mission:

Our mission is to nurture the unique abilities of gifted and talented learners within an engaging learning environment that fosters deep understanding, critical thinking, and advanced skills development.

Vision:

Deer Valley Gifted Programs provide innovative, engaging, and complex learning experiences, which enables students to compete, lead, and positively impact the world.

Core Values:

• Student Centered
• Rigorous Academics
• Quality Resources
• Welcoming Environment
• Personal Accountability
• Open Communication
• Problem Solving Mindset
• Relevant and Global Viewpoint
• Balanced and Flexible Approach
• Intellectually Stimulating

Philosophy:

We recognize that each child is unique and possesses talents that must be cultivated in order to grow. DVUSD Gifted Services provides enriched academic opportunities for gifted and talented students who demonstrate exceptional capabilities that require services beyond the scope of the regular classroom curriculum. 

Program Goal:

The goal of DVUSD Gifted Services is to support gifted and talented students in reaching their full potential through challenging curriculum and authentic learning activities.  Programs provide rigorous learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate and effective for gifted and talented learners. 

In Deer Valley Unified School District, gifted and talented students benefit from a wide range of services to meet their unique academic needs and develop individual interests. DVUSD provides a continuum of services for gifted students in prekindergarten through grade 12.  Within this continuum, Deer Valley utilizes choice programs and focus schools. 

Programs at each school vary slightly to meet the community's needs, support unique populations, and enhance site-based programming.  Each school provides a Continuum of Service Plan (CSP) . Visit our school websites for additional information about gifted services and program updates.