Gifted Identification Considerations

Why identify 2e Students?

Twice-exceptional learners are often at risk of academic underachievement or failure and mental health problems.  Identification can help them become more successful in school, and the understanding of themselves that comes from their disability being recognized and supports being put in place can help with social-emotional and mental health issues.  In essence, Identification of 2e learners helps them get their needs met, especially as they progress through multiple grades, multiple schools, and sometimes multiple districts.