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Giftedness is a greater awareness, a greater sensitivity, and a greater ability to
understand and transform perceptions into intellectual and emotional experiences.
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All of us do not have equal talent, but all of us should have an equal opportunity to develop our talent.
John F. Kennedy
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Communications - write short articles for the BVGT newsletter - contact communications@bvgt.org
Hospitality - help set up and clean up for BVGT events - contact hospitality@bvgt.org
Membership - distribute BVGT brochures to schools and doctors offices - contact membership@bvgt.org
Parent Liaison - communicate with the PTO, SIT and other committees at your schools contact - president@bvgt.org
Teacher Liaison - communicate with teachers and other staff members at your school contact - president@bvgt.org
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Subject: Higher Ed Act Title II Grants
Now is the time! For the first time, language has been added requiring grant applicants to specify how they will train teacher candidates to learn how to identify the needs of gifted students and to differentiate instruction to meet those needs. In addition to considering whether you might apply, also consider that this amounts to up to $35 to $40 million dollars worth of grant funding required to add a focus on our population of children.
Thanks to Jane Clarenbach for all her continued efforts over the years.
HEA Title II Grants
The Teacher Quality Partnership Grants under the Higher Ed Act are now available. The grants require all teacher candidates to learn how to meet the learning needs of gifted children. http://www.facebook.com/l/;http://www.nagc.org/uploadedFiles/Advocacy/title%20II%20grant%20notice%20(5-27-09).pdf for a pdf of the notice and application from the U.S. Dept of Ed or http://www.facebook.com/l/;http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-12180.htm for the text version.
Advocating on behalf of Gifted and Talented Learners
NAGC created the Legislative Action Network (LAN) to raise awareness about the needs of gifted children and influence federal policy decisions. When you join the LAN, you will help to advocate for gifted and talented children during these difficult economic times. Our goal is to achieve a high quality education for all gifted children, and increase federal resources on their behalf. To be successful, Members of Congress need to hear from you, their constituents, about these important issues.
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