About Our Services
Highly Capable (HC) Services/Opportunities for eligible students in grades K-12 provide differentiated practices unique to each building. Read more about Seattle Public Schools Highly Capable Services.
Advanced Learning (AL) Services, for students in grades 1-8 who demonstrate high academic achievement, but who do not meet the definition of Highly Capable, are served in their neighborhood schools. Read more about K-8 Advanced Learning Services and Opportunities.
Students in 6th through 12th grade: Read more about Highly Capable and Advanced Learning in Secondary Schools.
How to Recommend a Student
Teachers, school staff, parents, students and community members may recommend a child for the eligibility evaluation process. Contact us to recommend a student.
Identification, Testing and Eligibility Process
Per the Washington Administrative Code (WAC), students are referred by their parents to participate in the eligibility evaluation process. Read the WAC 392-170-080 Washington State Educational Program for Highly Capable Students.
Delivery of advanced learning services includes students with disabilities (twice-exceptional students) and students with exceptional abilities or potential from all social-economic, ethnic and cultural populations.
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Exiting Services or Programs
Students may be exited from Highly Capable Services if the services are no longer appropriate. A meeting of the parent/guardian, teacher, administrator, a representative from the Advanced Learning Office, and the student (at parent/ guardian discretion) shall precede such a service delivery change.