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Looking for a fun and educational family event?Join NJAGC and Heroes Academy on Friday evening,
June 14th from 5:30-7:00 pm at Heroes Academy in New Brunswick |
A4710/S3258 “The Strengthening Gifted Education Act”
Assembly will vote on 5/23
Please call your 2 Assemblypersons to ask them to vote YES
If the phone numbers of your Senators and Representatives aren't saved in your phone yet, text your zip code to 520-200-2223. You'll get a text back with everyone's contact information, both Federal and State
Talking points:
- No additional costs to districts.
- Assures wording about gifted education in Administrative Code is in practice.
- Supports transparency via info about gifted on school districts’ websites
- Provides an appeal process for parents
- Identification as gifted & services received become part of a student’s permanent record.
- Equity and access will improve with every district serving its gifted students.
- Bring these bills (which passed both houses’ education committees) to the floor for a vote before this session ends in the summer. *
- Timing is key to schools which have a year to analyze their services to gifted students before reporting to the Department of Education.
- Passing this now will begin to have an impact in September 2020 for the 2020-2021 school year, as schools plan a year in advance.
Take 5 Minutes to Make a Difference For Gifted Education in New Jersey!
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In February 2018, NJAGC shared Best Practices for gifted at three Regional Networking Meetings hosted by the NJDoE. Check out these slideshows and the valuable information shared. Ask your county education specialists to host more trainings in gifted education! NJAGC will provide speakers. |
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Our Mission
The New Jersey Association for Gifted Children is a champion for gifted children. We are passionate advocates promoting programs, networks, and legislative actions to meet the needs of these students statewide.
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