The document outlines transparency requirements for gifted and talented program information that must be included on school district websites. Required items include identification criteria, timeline of identification processes, continuum of services by grade level, and current gifted policy. Exemplar websites also include a gifted program contact, names and links to gifted teachers, identification criteria, timeline, outdated gifted policy information, mission statement, scope and sequence, program links, and related links. Districts should include at least one link to the state gifted portal, NJAGC website, or NAGC website.
The document outlines transparency requirements for gifted and talented program information that must be included on school district websites. Required items include identification criteria, timeline of identification processes, continuum of services by grade level, and current gifted policy. Exemplar websites also include a gifted program contact, names and links to gifted teachers, identification criteria, timeline, outdated gifted policy information, mission statement, scope and sequence, program links, and related links. Districts should include at least one link to the state gifted portal, NJAGC website, or NAGC website.
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SGTEAC Transparency Requirements for District Website
Quick Reference C.18A:35-39 Information available on website
On District Website
● Identification criteria (such as aptitude/ achievement/other- based on local norms, checklists, observations, benchmarks or subject assessments, and other entry points) ● Timeline of Identification Process(es) (specific and ongoing) Required ● Continuum of services provided by grade level ● Current Policy “Gifted and Talented Students” (2005- not current: Strauss Esmay & NJSBA are waiting to make new policy guidance, committee is suggesting that new policy should include chain of command protocol for inquiries and disputes) ● How parents may address questions or concerns or file a complaint C.18A:35-38 Complaint for noncompliance
* bold items are Exemplars
● A contact for parents to reach out to in administration (GT Coordinator) ● Names, schools, and email links to any teacher specialists of gifted in the district Exemplar ● Identification criteria (such as aptitude/ achievement*/other- based on local norms, checklists, observations, benchmarks or subject assessments, and other entry points) ● Timeline of Identification Process(es) (specific and ongoing) ● Current Policy (2005- not accurate) Straus Esmay is waiting to make new policy guidance (new policy should include chain of command protocol for inquiries and disputes) ● Mission Statement ● Scope and Sequence ● GT links to programs/services used by district if applicable ● Links to related 2E, ELL, Spec Ed and Gifted pages on district site
And one or more of the following: ● A link to the NJDOE Gifted Portal https://www.state.nj.us/education/aps/cccs/gandt/ ● A link to NJAGC https://www.njagc.org/ ● A link to the National Association for Gifted Children website: https://www.nagc.org/