All Grade 2 students are screened for gifted and talented during the second semester of the school year. Grade 3-5 students who are new to MCPS or who have been recommended for re-screening (by parents and/or school staff) are screened during the first semester of each year. The data gathered on each student is used to provide appropriate differentiated instruction.

Students are challenged to extend themselves and work to their full potential. Students are provided dynamic learning environments that challenge them to develop their intellectual power, creativity, and sense of self. All teachers are knowledgeable about how able students learn effectively and will draw on a rich repertoire of innovative instructional strategies to support their students' achievement.

The Pre-K program provides education for four-year-old children. The goal of the Pre-K program is to provide learning experiences and opportunities that help children develop abilities and learn concepts necessary for successful school performance.

The School/Community-Based Program (SCB) is grounded in the premise that all students are capable of learning regardless of the extent of their disability. The SCB provides and focuses individualized instruction in functional life skills such as personal management, functional academics, community training, communication, socialization and vocational training.

SCB serves students with moderate, severe or profound mental retardation and multiple disabilities. Students typically have significant needs in the areas of communication, personal management and socialization.

SCB students are a cohesive part of Glen Haven Elementary School and are mainstreamed and included in general education classes and activities.