As New York State undertakes its Reimagine Education initiative, we must insist that students needing gifted programming and services have a voice.
GiftedNYS believes that it is critical to transform New York State’s approach to gifted education to include:
- Universal, ongoing, and inclusive procedures for identification throughout the K-12 experience, using multiple methods for identification, and eliminating high-stakes single test methods.
- Strength-based programs and learning opportunities that go beyond enrichment and allow learners to excel to their ability, and not be limited to grade level standards.
- Professional development for all educators and administrators to help identify and advance understanding of gifted learners.
- Access to related services to support the social and emotional needs of this population, which may otherwise go unaddressed.
- Two-way accountability between the New York State Education Department and Local Education Agencies for quality identification and programming, including establishing an advisory council in collaboration in collaboration with the Education Department.
Please show your support by signing our petition at Change.org.
