Discovery Program
The application window for the 2026 - 2027 school year is closed.
The application process for the 2027 -2028 school year will open in early October.
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
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.