Willard Public Schools uses a systematic process for the identification of gifted students in first through sixth grade that is composed of multiple criteria, including objective measures and a competent, professional evaluation. Students are eligible for placement in the gifted program if, based on individual assessments, including alternative assessments, they meet the district's criteria for placement in the gifted program. (See the Gifted Education Manual for more detailed information.)

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Referrals from teachers, other personnel, and parents/guardians can also be made for students to be considered for individual evaluation using the above process. Email Laurie Chester at lauriechester@willardschools.net to receive a link to the referral form.

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Currently students first through sixth grade who are identified as gifted through the identification process are accepted into the Willard Gifted Education program. They will be given the opportunity to attend Pioneers. The identification process begins in first grade, so students who qualify can begin Pioneers second grade.

Pioneers is the district gifted pull-out program where the students will be pulled out of their regular classroom one day each week to work with the certified gifted educator.