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Cobb County School District News & Events
"Guidelines to Advocate for Your Child's Academic Success", May, 2006
Sandy Swint's remarks at the September, 2005 meeting of the Cobb County School Board
Alison Bartlett's remarks at the March, 2005 meeting of the Cobb County School Board
Sandy Swint's remarks at the February, 2005 meeting of the Cobb County School Board
Alison Bartlett's remarks at the December, 2004 meeting of the Cobb County School Board
Sandy Swint's remarks at the November, 2004 meeting of the Cobb County School Board
Early
Admission to Kindergarten
by Christine L. Stasko
Posted Wednesday,
August 24, 2008
Parents question GISD gifted programs
by Rachel Hunter
The (Galveston) Daily News
Published September 6, 2005
Posted Monday, September 12, 2005
http://www.galvnews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=41124bba72a49b96
Many children left behind, way behind
by Bob Herbert
Posted Wednesday, August 31, 2005
http://www.ajc.com/search/content/auto/epaper/editions/today/opinion_3451a594626220f7008f.html
Education Organizations Call For Greater Attention
To Gifted Learners In Middle Schools
Posted Sunday, August 24, 2008
Two of the nation's leading education groups are calling for schools, teachers, and parents to assure that all middle school youngsters are in classrooms where "both equity and excellence are persistent goals for each learner." National Middle School Association (NMSA) and the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) have issued a joint position statement and call for action to meet the needs of high-ability and high-potential learners between 10 and 15 years of age. The statement, entitled "Meeting the Needs of High-Ability and High-Potential Learners in the Middle Grades," is being sent to education and government leaders throughout the United States. "Our challenge is to assure that every learner has access to the highest possible quality education and the opportunities to maximize his or her learning potential," said Carol Tomlinson, past president, NAGC. "Today's middle level schools must provide strong academic programs for all young adolescents, including advanced learners," said Sue Swaim, executive director, NMSA. "Yet, these opportunities must be presented in a developmentally responsive manner for students whose development differs at a given time."
NMSA and NACG are urging schools to implement appropriate identification, assessment, and curriculum and instruction programs for students with advanced abilities and/or advanced potential. Additionally, schools should build partnerships with all adults key to these students' development, and focus on the affective development of these youngsters. Finally, the position statement calls for increased pre-service and in-service staff development for middle level teachers dealing with gifted students. The position statement includes a "call to action" to ensure equity and excellence for all learners, including those of advanced performance or potential. It suggests specific steps for district and school leaders; teachers, gifted education specialists, and support personnel; and parents to take.
The position statement can be downloaded at www.nmsa.org/news/716_gifted.htm. NMSA (www.nmsa.org) is the nation's largest professional association focusing specifically on the education of young adolescents (10- to 15-year-olds). NAGC (www.nagc.org) is a non-profit organization of parents, teachers, educators, community leaders, and other professionals who unite to address the unique needs of all children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences.
Davidson Institute News & Newsletters
The Davidson Institute for Talent Development: http://www.davidsongifted.org/
Davidson Academy eNewsletter, August, 2008
Davidson Fellows Scholarships, 2009 Applications Now Available
Young Scholars Application, Due the 14th of Every Month
When Every Child is Good Enough
A Nation Deceived: How Schools Hold Back America’s Brightest Students
NAGC News on the Web, Wednesday, September 8, 2004
2008-2009 Grant Announcement
For the 2008-2009 School Year, The Cobb Chapter will again offer a Monetary Grant of $500 to the school with the highest percentage of members. In addition, a monetary grant will also be given to the school that shows the highest gain of memberships!
Parents, Please consider paying for a membership for your Target or ALP teacher, plus your Gifted Endorsed Classroom Teacher. A membership in the Cobb Chapter actually allows your teacher to join the local plus state chapter for $5 less than just a State Membership Alone. It is a great way to salute and honor your child's teacher! Thanks for your support.
2005 Cobb Chapter Grant Winner
Many participants submitted grant requests to the Cobb Chapter of the Georgia Association for Gifted Children. Every request was superb and our judges worked hard to choose a winner. Thank you to all applicants for your patience in awaiting our announcement. Coordination in getting all of our judges together took longer than we expected. We wish we could award a grant to every applicant, but unfortunately our bank account this year does not allow us to do so.
The winner of our 2004-2005 grant was Glenda Glenn at Mabry Middle School. Ms. Glenn teaches AC Social Studies. She used the grant money to create a museum in her classroom containing realia (artifacts). This museum extends middle school social studies curricula and will eventually be available to others through online learning.
Thank you again to all applicants for your participation.
Cobb Chapter Executive Board