Category: District Leadership

Teachers play an important role in all aspects of gifted education, from identifying potential talent, to challenging learning opportunities, to helping students navigate social-emotional growth. Yet the research on the impact of teacher beliefs and the impact on gifted learners is sparse.

Every journey begins with a first step. In order to take that step, a destination is determined. Deciding the journey’s destination relies on prior travel and a desire for a new direction to explore.

In gifted education, the schools of thought that influence the field affect not only how students are assessed and identified for gifted services, but also how educators themselves view gifted education and the services they provide.

This evaluation tool, designed by the TAGT Leadership Committee, will assist districts and campuses in auditing their program against the state plan requirements.

Schools across the nation continue to grapple with ways in which they can best serve their students and families while considering the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff.

Principals should ask themselves these Top 10 questions about their campus G/T program to ensure they are following House Bill 3 requirements.