NJAGC Administrators' Network
Before our sessions in November and December, I would love to hear what your most pressing challenges are when developing an identification process for advanced learners in your district. You don't have to identify your district when responding, but let me know what you find most difficult.
We are excited to begin a new year of the NJAGC Administrators' Network. We hope that you will join us for as many sessions as possible. In response to member requests, we have designed the schedule to alternate between afternoon and evening meetings. We know how busy you are and want to make it as convenient as possible to attend our sessions.
You'll notice that, whenever possible, the topics for alternating month sessions are similar yet new. This means that if you choose to attend the sessions each month, our discussions will build upon previous ones. Additionally, the notes for each session will be posted following the meeting, just in case you miss one.
Delivering equitable, effective and budget friendly gifted programs and services is challenging. Having a space to talk about these challenges with peers can be both validating and inspiring. Whether you are a superintendent, building administrator, gifted coordinator, or the sole educator delivering gifted services to all of your district's advanced learners, we hope that you'll join us to pick up some insights, acquire new tools, and share your experiences.
Our next network session will focus on professional development for teachers, staff and administrators. The Strengthening Gifted and Talented Education Act requires districts to report the professional development opportunities provided for teachers, educational service staff, and school leaders about gifted and talented students, their needs, and educational development.
I am hoping that this space provides a forum for administrators and teachers of the gifted to share their challenges and triumphs delivering high quality professional development in gifted education in their local district. Do you have resources you'd like to share? Are you looking for specific PD options? Use the comments section to share your positive experiences, questions for peers, or to reach out to others for support.