Advocacy for Gifted and Talented

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Advocacy for Gifted and Talented Students and
Programs
Information for
Parents
Teachers
Administrators
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Its the Law!
Wisconsin State Statute S. 118.35, Wis. Stats.
Programs for gifted and talented pupils.(1) In
this section, "gifted and talented pupils" means
pupils enrolled in public schools who give
evidence of high performance capability in
intellectual, creative, artistic, leadership, or
specific academic areas and who need services or
activities not ordinarily provided in a regular
school program in order to fully develop such
capabilities.(2) The state superintendent shall
by rule establish guidelines for the
identification of gifted and talented pupils(3)
Each school board shall (a) Ensure that all
gifted and talented pupils enrolled in the school
district have access to a program for gifted and
talented pupils.
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According to Nancy L Johnson

• Caring action when it comes to Gifted education
• Gifted programs survive ONLY with strong parent
  support
• Parents need to
• Motivate school boards
• Talk with school administrators
• Discuss with teachers
• Contact legislators

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Advocacy involves changing mindsets

• When we adopt a proper mindset, we no longer
  treat giftedness as something elitist
• or view a gifted program as a reward for being
  smart.
• A proper mindset helps us treat our child's
  giftedness as it is
• a difference in the way the brain processes
  information.
• This difference requires appropriate curriculum,
  procedures, and practices.
• A proper mindset gives you the confidence,
  courage, permission, and perspective
• to talk about your gifted child's needs.

by Sandra Warren
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Metaphor
Stephanie B. Tolan
Is it a Cheetah?
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Tips from the Connecticut Association for the
Gifted
Educate self and others about GT needs.
Follow the proper channels.
Be visible.
Dont give up.