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 | An inclusive community advocating for learners with gifted education needs, their families, and educators |
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Hello GiftedNYS Community,
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2023 was a busy year at GiftedNYS! We held several community meet-ups and a variety of informational sessions related to gifted education in New York State. We're keeping that energy going in 2024 with exciting ventures made possible by new wonderful and creative volunteers, beginning with the launch of our newsletter. We look forward to our newsletter serving as another way for our members to stay informed and connected.
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Speaking of which, our membership grew by 58% in 2023! We are grateful that each of you are here and thank you for making the work of GiftedNYS possible through your membership and donations.
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In addition to all of your support, GiftedNYS extends special gratitude to Three Village Schools-Advocates for Gifted Education (3VSAGE) for their donation to GiftedNYS. Their generosity will fund important projects this year and beyond. Thank you!
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Read on to learn more about the important advocacy work of GiftedNYS's Change Leaders and upcoming events around the state. We invite you to get involved and keep the momentum behind GiftedNYS and gifted education going in 2024!
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In June 2023, members of the GiftedNYS leadership and advocacy committees are grateful to have had an introductory meeting with NYS Senator Mayer, Chair of the Senate Committee on Education. As a result of that meeting and at Senator Mayer's request, GiftedNYS prepared recommendations for practical steps towards better meeting the needs of New York's students with gifted education needs. |
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In January 2024, representatives from GiftedNYS had the opportunity to again meet with Senator Mayer and share those recommendations. Within the context of limited funding and best practices in the field of gifted education, recommendations focused no or low cost changes and equitable changes to the existing Article 90, Gifted Education, Education (EDN) Chapter 16, Title 6,
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GiftedNYS recommends amendments which would have a large and equitable impact across New York, including:
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- Provision of guidance and resources to school districts aimed at improving the understanding of and meeting the social-emotional needs of diverse gifted pupils
- Inclusion of gifted students with disability in the defining criteria of "gifted pupils"
- Inclusion of creativity as a defining criteria of "gifted pupils"
- Inclusion of parents/guardians of pupils identified as gifted in the decision of said child's placement and programming, including acceleration
- Instituting a statewide advisory council on the education of gifted pupils be instituted.
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These recommendations were well received by Senator Mayer's office. GiftedNYS will collaborate and advocate on behalf of New York's students in order to support changes to the existing legislation. |
Stay tuned for updates, how you can get involved, and advocacy opportunities in future newsletters. |
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Ever feel like you want to chat with someone that just "gets it?" |
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Join fellow families and educators for GiftedNYS' February Meet Up! Meet Ups seek to establish an inclusive community of New Yorkers who know their gifted learners deserve equitable opportunities to excel. If you are concerned about the academic, social, and emotional needs of your student, please join us. |
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This is a FREE event. Registration is REQUIRED. |
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The Gifted Education Symposium, |
presented by the Long Island School for the Gifted
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This one-day symposium is about connection with all gifted stakeholders. There will be panel sessions, parent gatherings, and student activities.
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| | Save the Date Around the State |
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- February 27: GiftedNYS Meet-up, hosted by GiftedNYS
- March 5: Supporting Healthy Relationships Between Neurotypical and Neurodivergent Siblings, presented by the the practice of Melissa Sornik, LCSW
- March 6th & 20th: Online Parent Support Group for Parents & Caregivers of Gifted & Twice Exceptional Children & Adolescents, offered by the practice of Melissa Sornik, LCSW
- March 13th: Parenting and the Art of War With Neil Weintraub, LCSW, presented by the practice of Melissa Sornik, LCSW
- March 21: Breakthroughs in Twice Exceptional Futures, presented by The Quad Preparatory School
- March 23: The Gifted Education Symposium, presented by Long Island School for the Gifted
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We are always seeking dedicated volunteers to help advance GiftedNYS's mission. Even 2-3 hours a month will have a meaningful and positive impact on our community. To learn more visit https://giftednys.org/get-involved/volunteer/. |
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| | About GiftedNYS | |
Gifted New York State, Inc. (GiftedNYS), is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization of parents, educators, and professionals who have come together to support the needs of New York’s gifted and twice-exceptional (2E) student population and their families. To learn more about our work, visit us online at www.giftednys.org. |
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