Gifted and Talented Education Advisory Council
The Gifted and Talented Advisory Council advises the Commissioner and the Board of Education on meeting the special educational needs of students who are academically advanced (gifted and talented) and issues concerning academically advanced education in the Commonwealth. Made up of parents, educators, and community representatives, the Council represents a variety of interests and perspectives that support challenging learning opportunities for students. Along with the advice of members, the Council relies on research in the field by nationally recognized experts when developing recommendations for the Commissioner and the Board of Education.
Council Statement
Current efforts are focused on several issues that support gifted and talented education as well as the priorities of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education relative to assessment, accountability, and teacher quality. The general public is invited to Council meetings to add their voice to the on-going discussion about the most effective ways to maximize the potential of all students in Massachusetts.
Meeting Dates:
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
4:30 – 6:30 PM
Reuben Hoar Library
41 Shattuck Street
Littleton, MA 01460
978-486-4046
Related Resources:
Gifted and Talented Resource and Support Centers
Request for Proposal: Gifted and Talented Services: Fund Code 580 for FY 2008 School Year Program & FY 2009 Summer Program
Request for Proposal: Gifted and Talented Planning: Fund Code 586 for FY 20008 School Year Program & FY 2009 Summer Program
Request for Proposal: Gifted and Talented Services - Fund Code 584 for FY07 Javits Gifted and Talented Education. (The Boston, Framingham, Marlborough, and Medford Public Schools, and Lowell Community Charter Public School, partners in the federal grant, are eligible to apply.)
2005-2006 Program Information of Funded Gifted and Talented Standards-Based Curriculum Proposals Fund Code: 580
The Jacob Javits Gifted and Talented Grant Program of the US Department of Education
The Advanced Placement Program of the College Board
The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented
Massachusetts ESE Academically Advanced Education Page
Massachusetts Association for Gifted Education:
M.A.G.E. is a non-profit organization of parents, administrators, educators and professionals working together to ensure that every child in Massachusetts has an opportunity to be educated fully, commensurate with his/his ability or talent.
National Association for Gifted Children
2008-09 Gifted and Talented Education Advisory Council Members
| William Carey | Community Representative |
| Geraldine Creedon | State Representative |
| Jake Giessman | Head of School, Academy Hill, Springfield |
| Sylvia Jordan | Principal, Newbury Elementary School, Triton Regional School District |
| Linda K. Morgan | Parent & Partner, Morgan & Pratt, LLP |
| Donna Potter-Astion | Teacher, Berkshire Hills Regional Schools |
| Renee Voorhess | Librarian, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School |
| Aimee Yermish | Gifted and Talented Consultant, deVinci Learning Center, Stow |
2008-09 Officers
Chairperson: Sylvia Jordan
Phone: (978) 465-5353
Email address: sjordan@triton.info
Vice Chair: Aimee Yermish
Phone: 978-461-4815
E-mail: aimee@davincilearning.org
Richard Salus
Phone: 781-338-6252
Email: rsalus@doe.mass.edu
last updated: July 14, 2009
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