A MESSAGE FROM DR. KAREN B. ROGERS, PROJECT DIRECTOR

Welcome to the PROJECT2EXCEL website! 

PROJECT2EXCEL is designed to change the way we look for, serve, and support learners who are gifted and also have various additional exceptionalities, including attention deficit disorders, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral and emotional disorders, and learning disabilities. These children are frequently overlooked for gifted services.Results of the 5-year Javits* funded project will include:

• A comprehensive identification protocol for grades K-8
• Modified gifted curriculum for grades 3-8 in Mathematics and Language Arts
  
• A graduate twice-exceptional certification program for teachers
• A parent education and support model for parents of twice-exceptional children

The intended outcome of this project is an improved system for supporting and educating twice-exceptional kids so that their academic giftedness can be developed while their learning deficits are addressed through the use of appropriate educational interventions.

For more information about PROJECT2EXCEL, view the PowerPoint presentation entitled Understanding PROJECT2EXCEL.

*Javits Grants

The purpose of distributing Javits Grants is to encourage educators to carry out a coordinated program of scientifically based research, demonstration projects, innovative strategies, and similar activities designed to build and enhance the ability of elementary and secondary schools to meet the special education needs of gifted and talented students. The major emphasis of the program is on serving students traditionally underrepresented in gifted and talented programs, particularly economically disadvantaged, limited English proficient (LEP), and disabled students, to help reduce the serious gap in achievement among certain groups of students at the highest levels of achievement.

Javits Grants are awarded under two priorities. Priority One supports initiatives to develop and scale up models serving students who are underrepresented in gifted and talented programs. Priority Two supports state and local efforts to improve services for gifted and talented students.