Current issues:

• A-380
• Survey needed of local school districts
• NJ Monitoring QSAC
• Case law re: Gifted in NJ
• Every March is Gifted Students Month in New Jersey

Background: NJAGC has these continuing concerns about gifted education in New Jersey....

• There is law, known as state administrative code for GT, but very little awareness about the special educational needs of gifted students, no state or federal funding, no consistent support from the DOE for gifted education to schools or families.
• In NJ, we have what is known as "home rule." In our 600+ local districts [2400 schools serving 1.4 million students], services to gifted students vary from nothing to full time classes. Many districts are out of compliance with state regulations. The needs of over 80,000 gifted children in NJ warrant more attention. [maybe make the words “out of compliance” the link to the QSAC index page]
• The recommendations of the Governor's Commission to Study Gifted Programs have been ignored.

What you can do to help:

1. Join an NJAGC Advocacy Committee by sending an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

2. Start a local or regional parent / educator group for friends of gifted education. Plan events.

3. Once per month gifted advocates are needed to present to the State Board of Education on the third Wednesday of each month at 3 pm in Trenton. Directions to sign up can be found online . Need help or want to address NJAGC's issues along with anecdotal references to your child's needs? email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Read previous testimonies.
   

4. Learn, read, and grow. Become an excellent advocate for gifted children.

5. Interview administrators in your local district.

6. Share State Administrative Code, (click on Standards and Assessment, pdf, scroll to find Gifted), and Frameworks to Support the Core Curriculum Content Standards, and the FAQs, Frequently Asked Questions, about Gifted Education from the Department of Education with leaders in your district.

For more information about items related to gifted education advocacy, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it