Common Core State Standards for Students With Gifts and Talents

As many states have adopted the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), teachers can look to these standards as a framework for supporting students with gifts and talents. Differentiation of curriculum and instruction to address the CCSS will be necessary to meet the unique learning needs of learners with high ability and those with gifts and talents. This article provides background information about CCSS and guidelines to align differentiated tasks with the unique needs of students with gifts and talents within the framework of the English Language Arts CCSS.