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Pre-K & K Classes

Pre-K & K classes, for children 4 to 5 years of age, are designed to engage and nurture students’ developing strengths in language arts, number sense, problem-solving, and the arts.

The Academic Enrichment Program (AEP) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Center for Gifted Education is committed to the support of gifted and high-potential students in the PreK4-K grade range.

Center Mission Statement

The Center for Gifted Education has the mission to support the needs of gifted and talented students and those with gifted potential. The Center is an instructional, research, and service center. It offers professional learning opportunities for teachers and schools, summer enrichment programs for children, and consultation services for parents. We facilitate and support gifted education advocacy efforts, providing research-based information about the needs of gifted & talented students to all stakeholders. We aim to build relationships with those who impact gifted students as well as the public.

Admission

Our Screening Window is currently closed.

New Students

ALL new students seeking to participate in the Center for Gifted Education’s Summer Programs must submit a one-time, non-refundable, $25.00 application fee. Upon submission of the application fee, the parent, and past or present teacher, will receive an identical checklist. The application fee will cover the review of the parent, and teacher checklists by Dr. Bruce-Davis.

Returning Students

Students previously accepted into the Center for Gifted Education programs have the status of Returning Students.

There will be a class fee per student.

Older students (5th grade and above) who are in NOT in a Parish GT Program will require a score review to determine admission. The $25.00 score review fee will be waived for the remainder of 2021.

New students who are identified and in the Parish GT Program must submit a one-time, non-refundable, $25.00 application fee. Students must also submit the 1st page of their most recent IEP, or the Welcome letter from the Gifted and Talented Program. GT Program students do not need to submit scores for review.

Contact Us

Please contact the Center for Gifted Education with any questions.

Kathleen McIntire, Administrative Coordinator III
Office Address
Cecil J. Picard Center for Child Development and Lifelong Learning
Room 266
Lafayette, LA 70506

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 43648
Lafayette, LA 70504-3648

Phone: 337-482-6701
E-mail: gifted@louisiana.edu