In response to constituent concerns, I have begun researching the status of Christina's Gifted and Talented programming. Some parents have expressed concerns to me for these offerings, especially for K-2nd grade.
My Stance: I strongly believe that we need to challenge all students in order to keep them engaged in the classroom. Delaware is one of a handful of states that does not require its school districts to identify gifted students, nor does it require specific services for exceptional students.
Today, I began a dialogue with CSD admin to learn more about how they are meeting the unique needs of this special population. Opening the channels of communication is the first step in the process to excellence. As I learn more about the specifics of the programs I will report back to residents and parents via this blog.
In the mean time, here's a great place to start learning about the status of G &T in Delaware:
http://dspace.udel.edu:8080/dspace/bitstream/19716/2363/1/gifted%20and%20talented.pdf
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