Special programmes
After-school and holiday programmes
Another range of provisions for gifted and talented students exists outside of school hours and operations by way of specialised programmes offered after school, on weekends, and during holidays.
These may include summer camps, sports activities, seminars, and workshops or clubs offered by such organisations as the New Zealand Association for Gifted Children and the New Zealand Council for Gifted Education, or by such educational institutions as the George Parkyn Centre. Most of these activities involve fees and are available at different times during the year in limited locations throughout the country.
It is important for educators to be aware of such opportunities so that parents and students can be informed of choices beyond the school itself. Schools may also choose to use these resources in their own programmes as options or for expertise. Again, students should not be disadvantaged because of their socio-economic status, and schools should endeavour to offer assistance when they can.
School networking
Finally schools may investigate the possibility of working together or, at the least, in conjunction with one another. Schools within regions may choose to share resources, staffing, and specialised curriculum strengths in order to offer a cohesive educational package for their gifted and talented students.
Networking may be between teachers and/or students sharing ideas, programmes, and professional development opportunities.
Another crucial way for schools to work together is to establish communication between primary, intermediate, and secondary schools so that students make smooth transitions, with identified needs of gifted and talented students continuously met.