What is a parent liaison?

Each elementary and junior high school principal in Granite District has been asked to designate a Parent Liaison for Gifted/Talented Programs. This parent attends monthly meetings at the District Office.

As a parent liaison, your responsibilities will include: 

• Volunteering to act as liaison to your school’s gifted committee
• Showing support for your school’s teacher gifted facilitator
• Advocating for gifted students in your school through

• Learning about programming that is available
• Building awareness of gifted education issues
• Developing advocacy skills

I’m not sure. What if my child isn’t gifted?

The Granite District Continuum of Service Model for Gifted and Talented Students includes ALL students in Granite District. Each school should offer a menu of Talent Development Opportunities to all students (Science Fair, Reflections, Chess Club, Debate might be offered at your school – these vary school to school and parent involvement is often required to be able to offer some programs) in addition to differentiated and advanced learner opportunities based on the academic needs of the student.  Come learn about programs, resources, teacher training opportunities, and support for educators and families – and help pass that information on to your school community. Serving as a Parent Liaison can benefit all children at your school. Here is a visual representation of the Continuum of Services for Gifted and Talented Students.

Become a parent liaison for your child’s school

If you would like to volunteer to be the Liaison from your school, please contact your principal or Sheri Sorensen, Granite School District’s Gifted and Talented Coordinator (385) 646-4620.

The first parent liaison meeting for the 2009-2010 school year will take place in October 2009.

Resources for parent liaisons 

From our October 18, 2006 meeting

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/education/jan-june04/education_05-25.html 

Description:  John Merrow continues his series on the impact of the No Child Left Behind Act with a look at the law's effects on school programs for gifted students.

Parent Liaison Oct 2006 Agenda (pdf file)

Parent Liaison Nov 2006 Agenda (pdf file)

Parent Liaison Dec 2006 Agenda (pdf file)

Parent Liaison Jan 2007 Agenda (pdf file)

Parent Liaison Mar 2007 Agenda (pdf file)

Parent Liaison Apr 2007 Agenda (pdf file)

Parent Liaison May 2007 Agenda (pdf file)

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