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Empower Missouri's Gifted Learners with Personalized Enrichment
Gifted & Talented Education in Missouri – Renzulli Learning Alignment
How Will Missouri’s Gifted Learners Shape the Future?
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) sets statewide expectations for gifted programs through state rule and program guidelines, with DESE approval tied to district applications. Missouri law defines “gifted children” and authorizes the State Board to set standards for gifted programs.
Renzulli Learning aligns with this framework by helping districts design research-based enrichment, document services for program approval, and show growth aligned to Missouri Gifted Learner Outcomes (MO-GLOs)
Cultivating Talent Across the Show-Me State
DESE’s gifted hub highlights identification practices (e.g., valid/reliable tests, universal screening, body of evidence) and provides MO-GLOs to guide outcomes across content areas and the arts. Districts submit a yearly application and follow DESE’s Gifted Education Program Guidelines.
Renzulli Learning supports this mission by:
Developing holistic learner profiles with the Renzulli Profiler, Learning Styles Inventory, Executive Function Assessment, and Leadership Assessment, plus creativity insights via the Cebeci Test of Creativity (to support programming decisions—districts continue to use Missouri-approved identification processes).
Supporting student-driven learning strategies—matching enrichment to individual strengths, interests, and readiness through SEM-style projects and thousands of curated resources.
Extending equity and access with a web platform districts can implement consistently across schools.
Turning Missouri’s Vision into Practice
Missouri’s rule (5 CSR 20-100.110) incorporates the Gifted Education Program Guidelines (April 2024) and requires annual DESE program approval. DESE’s compliance monitoring emphasizes approved identification processes, certified teachers, and appropriate service delivery; state law also links funding to maintaining service levels for gifted learners. Renzulli Learning streamlines these expectations by unifying profiles, enrichment, and evidence in one place.
Meeting State Guidance: Missouri DESE & Renzulli Learning Side by Side
Missouri DESE Expectation | Renzulli Learning Contribution |
|---|---|
| Follow state rule 5 CSR 20-100.110; programs operate under DESE’s Gifted Education Program Guidelines (Apr 2024) | Planning tools, service logs, and exportable evidence aligned to DESE guidelines to support program approval and review. |
| Submit annual DESE application for a state-approved gifted program | Centralized data (student rosters, services, artifacts) that simplifies application prep and annual updates. |
| Use valid practices for identification (e.g., universal screening, multiple measures, body of evidence) while keeping the state definition central | Adds strength-based insights through the Renzulli Profiler, Executive Function, Leadership and Cebeci Test of Creativity assessments to inform services after local identification decisions. |
| Employ appropriately certified gifted staff | Ready-to-use enrichment structures/resources that support certified teachers and consistent, high-quality services. |
| Maintain compliance & accurate reporting (DESE desk audits; funding withholding if gifted enrollment drops ≥20%) | Progress dashboards and exportable summaries that help districts track participation and produce clear evidence for DESE monitoring and state aid audits. |
Learn More from Official Sources
DESE – Gifted Education (Program Hub, Compliance, Application, Identification, MO-GLOs).
5 CSR 20-100.110 – Programs for Gifted Children (state rule; incorporates April 2024 Program Guidelines).
RSMo §162.675 (definition of gifted children); §162.720 (state standards and DESE approval of programs).
Why It Matters for Missouri Educators
Missouri’s framework blends clear state standards with local implementation—from rule-based program approval to MO-GLOs and responsible reporting. Renzulli Learning helps teams meet those expectations while elevating engagement through strength-based, student-driven enrichment—so advanced learners are challenged, supported, and visible in every community.
From Compliance to Talent Development: Implementation Made Easy
Managing annual applications, maintaining documentation, aligning to MO-GLOs, and preparing for monitoring can strain capacity. Renzulli Learning provides an easy-to-implement platform that unifies learner profiles, enrichment, and reporting, turning Missouri’s requirements into authentic talent development for gifted learners statewide.
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