Discovery Program
THE SPRING APPLICATION WINDOW FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR IS OPEN.
APPLICAITION DEADLINE: March 13, 2026
To begin the application process, please carefully review the Discovery Program Application and Process Information.
After careful review of the information above, use the following information to formally initiate the application process:
- In-District Discovery Program Application Information
- Students currently enrolled in a DCSD School in grades 1-4
- Out-of-District Discovery Program Application Information
- Students currently enrolled in a non-DCSD school in grades 1-4
- Home School Discovery Program Application Information
Discovery Program Overview
The DCSD Elementary Discovery Program is a center-based gifted program designed to meet the needs of highly advanced gifted elementary school students (grades 2 - 6)* who require intensity of instruction and acceleration beyond what can reasonably be expected from gifted programming and services provided through their school.
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The Discovery Program is designed for students with the following characteristics:
•Exceptional intellectual/cognitive ability
•Consistent advanced academic achievement and performance
•Intense curiosity and motivation to learn
•Unique ability to make connections and understand complex concepts
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If you believe your child requires intense gifted education services, please connect with the Gifted Education Facilitator at your child’s school for more information about Gifted Education in DCSD.