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 * WELCOME TO THE WIKI PAGE OF THE GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM AT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN BRUNSWICK, MAINE!

The **Academic Talent Development Program** is the name for the gifted and talented program of the public schools in Brunswick, Maine.

The **Academic Talent Development Program** (ATD) at Brunswick Junior High School (BJHS) is in its fourth year of operation since it began in December, 2005. **Ruth Kirkwood** is the gifted education specialist at BJHS. //photo by R. Kirkwood 2010//

Ms. Kirkwood manages all of the ATD Program services at Brunswick Junior High School. These include:
 * Screening and identification methods //(N////ote: go to the "Student Identification Process" Wiki Page page for details and download links).//
 * Direct instruction of identified students.
 * Curriculum development.
 * Consultation with classroom teachers toward the development of individual learning plans and their implementation.
 * Coordination of the Midcoast Regional Arts Program.
 * Independent studies and investigations into areas of student interest.
 * The Triple C Speech and Debate Team Conference.
 * The national Wordmasters Challenge
 * School-wide enrichment opportunities.