Twice Exceptional Students (2e)

Students who are advanced in some learning areas and challenged in others (or, "twice-exceptional/2E") have a unique profile of significant strengths and weaknesses. They may have behavior issues.  Sometimes they may have an IEP (Individual Education Plan). Some examples of learning area challenges:

• Students with behavioral challenges such as difficulty focusing, self control issues, and defiance of classroom rules and procedures.
• Students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, or visual or auditory processing difficulties.
• Limited English Proficient Students are often enrolled in READ 180 or System 44 to help support their acquisition of English, but may be advanced in math.

If a 2e student is advanced in one subject area, he/she can be considered ALPS in a single subject.  Doing this may help them work within their strength area and may motivate them to persevere in their areas of challenge.  

Who are 2E students?

• Recognized as gifted or highly able. They have outstanding thinking, academic, and/or artistic talents. May be identified with a learning disability and receiving special education services. They may have poor reading, writing, and/or math skills.
• Bright students who are struggling in school and not reaching their potential.
• To help you determine if your child may be 2E, see "Characteristics of 2E Students."

How are 2E students first recognized?

• When educators and parents are aware of 2E characteristics and recognize the pattern of strengths and weaknesses within the student.
• School teams begin problem-solving using Student Success Team (SST) guidelines. They make recommendations and document the student's response to interventions and supports.

What do these students need?

• Challenging instruction in their areas of strength
• Instruction to improve the areas of weakness
• Individualized accomodations
• Case management and social/emotional support

What is SST Consultation?

• Consultation provides school staff with recommendations and strategies to support and challenge the students in the local school.
• School staff can request consultation for individual students.
• If parents feel this support is needed, they can contact their school ALPS Lead, who will submit a 2E Consultation Request Form.