The Federal Definition of A 'Gifted' Student
"Gifted and talented children are those identified by professionally qualified persons, who by virtue of outstanding abilities are capable of high performance. These are children who require differentiated educational programs and/or services beyond those normally provided by the regular school program in order to realize their contribution to self and society.
"Children capable of high performance include those with demonstrated achievement and/or potential ability in any of the following areas, singly or in combination:
FYI: Gifted education requirements are set by each state. See the NJ state advocacy page. “Home rule” (local decisions) exists in NJ, in that each school district sets its own policies and procedures for identifying and serving gifted children. To “follow the money” i.e. use of federal funds for public education, learn more about ESSA and how gifted education is included.
ESSA http://www.nagc.org/get-involved/advocate-high-ability-learners/nagc-advocacy/federal-legislative-update/every-student
Title I uses of funds for underserved populations
Title II professional development funds to train educators
Javits Grant Program- How federal dollar$ fund research: It is the only line item in the federal budget for gifted education.
https://www2.ed.gov/programs/javits/index.html
“Compare NJ to other states” http://www.davidsongifted.org/Search-Database/entryType/3
https://www.nagc.org/resources-publications/gifted-state
NJAGC sends representatives to Washington, DC every March for the NAGC Affiliate Leaders Conference. Packets of information are shared with our 2 NJ Senators and 12 Congressmen of the House of Representatives, at their Capitol Hill Offices. If you would like to bring a middle or high school student to help us lobby in DC for a day in March 2018, please contact Advocacy@NJAGC.org
"Gifted and talented children are those identified by professionally qualified persons, who by virtue of outstanding abilities are capable of high performance. These are children who require differentiated educational programs and/or services beyond those normally provided by the regular school program in order to realize their contribution to self and society.
"Children capable of high performance include those with demonstrated achievement and/or potential ability in any of the following areas, singly or in combination:
- General intellectual ability,
- Specific academic aptitude,
- Creative or productive thinking,
- Leadership ability,
- Visual and performing arts."
FYI: Gifted education requirements are set by each state. See the NJ state advocacy page. “Home rule” (local decisions) exists in NJ, in that each school district sets its own policies and procedures for identifying and serving gifted children. To “follow the money” i.e. use of federal funds for public education, learn more about ESSA and how gifted education is included.
ESSA http://www.nagc.org/get-involved/advocate-high-ability-learners/nagc-advocacy/federal-legislative-update/every-student
Title I uses of funds for underserved populations
Title II professional development funds to train educators
Javits Grant Program- How federal dollar$ fund research: It is the only line item in the federal budget for gifted education.
https://www2.ed.gov/programs/javits/index.html
“Compare NJ to other states” http://www.davidsongifted.org/Search-Database/entryType/3
https://www.nagc.org/resources-publications/gifted-state
NJAGC sends representatives to Washington, DC every March for the NAGC Affiliate Leaders Conference. Packets of information are shared with our 2 NJ Senators and 12 Congressmen of the House of Representatives, at their Capitol Hill Offices. If you would like to bring a middle or high school student to help us lobby in DC for a day in March 2018, please contact Advocacy@NJAGC.org
