Which standard is about systematic program and curriculum design?

• A. Supplemental Standard I
• B. Supplemental Standard II
• C. The teacher of gifted and talented students understands and applies knowledge of systematic program and curriculum design
• D. Supplemental Standard VI

Answer: (C)

Systematic program and curriculum design means planning a gifted program with deliberate structure: setting clear goals, selecting content that challenges advanced learners, mapping out sequences across grade levels, and coordinating pacing and assessment so everything fits together. A teacher who understands and applies this knowledge can design a coherent curriculum that supports student growth rather than just delivering isolated activities. That description directly reflects the expectation that the standard asks for the ability to design and implement a thoughtfully organized program tailored to gifted students. The other options refer only to standard numbers without describing this specific capability, so they don’t convey the essential practice of crafting a systematic program and curriculum.