Granite School District

Parent Liaisons for Gifted/Talented Meeting

 

Agenda

October 18, 2006

 

I. Thank You and Introductions

            Facilitators: Teri Lane, 4Lanetloo@comcast.net

            Sheri Sorensen, 646-4620, sheri.sorensen@granite.k12.ut.us

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Sheri shared the following video:

 

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.

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II. Parent Liaison Role & Meetings – 2nd Wednesday @ 1-2pm at GEC, room 202

            Nov 15, Dec 13, Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9

 

YOUR ROLE as Parent Liaison . Liaison to your school’s gifted committee Support for your school’s teacher gifted facilitator Advocate for gifted students in your school through Learning about programming that is available Building awareness of gifted education issues Developing advocacy skills

 

III. Granite District Plan: Continuum of Services for Gifted & Talented Students

            Go to: www.graniteschools.org,

            click on “Parents & Students”

            then “Gifted and Talented Program”

           

IV. Granite Association for Gifted Children

            http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/GAGC/

            Co-Presidents:  Barbara King, 278-3877, trking@3kingslaw.com

                                    Teri Lane, 277-4552, 4Lanetloo@comcast.net

            Website includes resources and a discussion board

            GAGC meets at noon before this meeting – you are always welcome!

 

V.  Granite and Murray Association for Gifted Children

            PARENT NITE: November 14, 2006, 7-8:30pm, Cottonwood HS room 101

                       

VI. SENG-Model Parent Support Group - www.SENGifted.org

            Meets Oct 5, 19, 26, Nov 2, 9,16 from 9:30-11:00 am @ GEC, Cost $20

            Contact Ruthann Gibbs at lr_g1bbs@comcast.net

 

Upcoming Events

NEXT MEETING:  Wed. Nov 15, 2006, 1-2pm @ GEC Programs Bldg, Room D-202

 

Nov

28             GAGC meets with Asst Supt.

 

Dec

13             GAGC Board Mtg, Noon, GEC Cafe

13             Parent Liaison Mtg, 1-2pm GEC D-202

 

Jan

10             GAGC Board Mtg, Noon, GEC Cafe

10             Parent Liaison Mtg, 1-2pm GEC D-202

18-20        Utah Assn for Gifted Children Conference

18             UAGC FREE Parent Nite, 7-8:30

 

Feb

14             GAGC Board Mtg, Noon, GEC Cafe

14             Parent Liaison Mtg, 1-2pm GEC D-202

 

Mar

14             GAGC Board Mtg, Noon, GEC Cafe

14             Parent Liaison Mtg, 1-2pm GEC D-202

 

Apr

11             GAGC Board Mtg, Noon, GEC Cafe

11             Parent Liaison Mtg, 1-2pm GEC D-202

 

May

9              GAGC Board Mtg, Noon, GEC Cafe

9              Parent Liaison Mtg, 1-2pm GEC D-202