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Discovery Program

THE SPRING APPLICATION WINDOW FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR IS OPEN

Application Deadline: March 14th, 2025


To begin the application process please carefully review the Discovery Program Application and Process Information linked HERE.

After careful review of the information above, use the following information to formally initiate the application process. 

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 

Want to know more about DCSD's Discovery Program?

View this recorded presentation: 

 
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. 

 
Find your Gifted Education Facilitator by School