As used in this chapter, a highly capable specialist has training, experience, advanced skills, and knowledge in the education of highly capable students. The district must provide professional learning opportunities to support these areas of competence: Identification procedures, academic characteristics, program design and delivery, instructional practices, student assessment, and program evaluation.

[Statutory Authority: 2023 c 265, RCW 28A.185.010, and 28A.185.030. WSR 26-10-094, s 392-170-038, filed 5/6/26, effective 6/6/26. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.185 RCW. WSR 13-07-020, § 392-170-038, filed 3/12/13, effective 4/12/13; WSR 98-12-002 (Order 98-07), § 392-170-038, filed 5/20/98, effective 6/20/98.]