#gtchat Archive
Global #gtchat Powered by TAGT is a weekly chat on Twitter that takes place on Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT and 5 p.m. PT in the U.S. For one hour, parents, educators, advocates and experts in the field of gifted and talented gather to share resources, links, authentic life experiences and insights about gifted issues.
Tuesday January 19, 2016
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Welcome to Global Gifted and Talented Chat Powered by the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented
Our topic today is “Every Student Succeeds Act & Gifted Education”
Before we begin, please tell us where you’re from and introduce yourself!
I’m Lisa Conrad ~ moderator, advocate, presenter, blogger & mother of 2 gifted young adults from Pittsburgh, PA
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Hi Jo Freitag from Gifted Resources and Sprite's Site Victoria Australia here on Wednesday at noon to listen with interest to
Carolyn K. from Hoagies' Inc. About to be blizzard country. ;-) I'm here until our food comes. Returning child to college...
, I'm from Missouri, I teach gifted 2 - 5
Sarah from PA, gifted ed teacher. Curious to learn about the effects of ESSA on gifted ed
Reno Nevada ! Ryan ODonnell representing the Institute of Meaningful Instruction - online GY services
As a reminder, we use a Q1/Q2 format for questions & A1/A2 for answers during
, I also have two gifted kids of my own, that is one of the reasons I now teach gifted
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Question 1 is coming up in just a minute!
Stay with the flow! All the links & a summary of this chat will be posted later on our blog at https://t.co/jUsAaAVgJr
Susan from Rochester, NY. Enrichment coordinator K-12
Q1) What is the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) & does it include anything relevant to GT students?
that is SO awesome! Was very honored to have met Deborah at a CAGT conference :)
A1) The ESSA reauthorizes educational funding provisions of the Elementary & Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA)
It replaces no child left behind, but I want to learn how it impacts gifted https://t.co/DoWNHScOT8
Q1) What is the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) & does it include anything relevant to GT students?
Hope we can help with that!
came along at a perfect time for me in life and in my phd program. SO helpful to find likeminded passion!
A1) The ESSA replaces No Child Left Behind legislation reducing the overuse of standardized testing & one-size-fits-all mandates.
A1 I'm hoping it does NOT contain what I read it does...the (only) suggested gifted provision of "peer tutoring"
A1) This legislation will eventually affect other countries that follow US education policy.
Unfortunately, it does ...
Q2) What is required of states in the ESSA for GT education?
A2) Much of this new legislation is about ‘allowing’ rather than requiring specific actions.
, I was guilty of using peer tutoring as a teacher. I try to help our Ts understand this does not always benefit the gifted child
A1) ESSA contains an interesting change of allowing title I funds to be used for gifted ed... But no earmarked GT funds?
It can be used in moderation but not on a regular basis; some gifted Ss used as teachers' aides.
A2) requires reporting of children performing at advanced levels
A2, in Missouri GAM is advocating that gifted services be mandated https://t.co/TztkvirmNh
Q2) What is required of states in the ESSA for GT education?
A2) For Title I, the funds are allowed to be used to identify & serve gifted students.
This is done too often https://t.co/TOYME7FVBC
It can be used in moderation but not on a regular basis; some gifted Ss used as teachers' aides.
A1. Let's pit the social parents against the gifted, and leave the 2e parents in the cold. :-(
A2) For Title 2 funding, schools are required to provide PD which addresses needs of gifted students.
A2) requires states to develop plans for helping teachers work with students
Good first step! Hopefully followed by full funding!
Parents & educators still need to advocate for more attention to students. My Gifted Advocacy links https://t.co/sWHfykvChI
In our district Title 1 funds are stretched as far as possible. https://t.co/e6idYiuBw8
A2) For Title I, the funds are allowed to be used to identify & serve gifted students.
A2) requires states to focus teacher attention to ID of gifted, under-served students
A2 at least the reporting is good for states that don't already identify /report
It is however historic in that GT services mentioned/validated at all. It's a stepping stone!
Asolutely! More work ahead for advocates!
like we aren't aviation our brains out already??
A2) Important to note that most of allows action rather than requires; More "may" than "shall"
Q3) What is required of school districts in the ESSA for GT students?
, I'm not sure that anyone has the answer to finding gifted kids, still looking for a grade level screener that is cost effective
A3) School districts have a certain amount of leeway in how they use Title funding. Their use should follow state guidelines.
We'll be chatting about identification next week with Dr Joy Davis
A3) It will be incumbent upon advocates for gifted education to educate local districts on provisions for gifted in the ESSA.
, our state has funding for programs and my district is very supportive. https://t.co/JtVJvBNNUo
A3) School districts have a certain amount of leeway in how they use Title funding. Their use should follow state guidelines.
A3) The ESSA specifically mentions types of services; such as acceleration, enrichment, and dual enrollment
A3) School districts who get Title 2 funds can use them for identification and implementation of programs.
I agree! https://t.co/0AMvKtLi9x
Same here. Can't imagine being able to convince anyone to share that already precious and small funding.
A3) All identified gifted students may participate in programs funded by Title 1; regardless of socio-economic status.
We’re already half way through our chat! Thanks for all the great sharing.
It is hard to find minorities https://t.co/HHgOMv9pNZ
A3) All identified gifted students may participate in programs funded by Title 1; regardless of socio-economic status.
A3) Districts are required to report on students achieving at the advanced level
A3) Districts are required to address the learning needs of students in professional learning
Q4) Are there any other provisions in the ESSA that support gifted students?
Brenda teaching 3-5 gifted from Chicago suburbs jumping in late Any mention of funding for gifted & STEM together?
In our state districts must report if they have a gifted program on their "report card" https://t.co/nFZh6W3MPa
A3) Districts are required to report on students achieving at the advanced level
A4) The ESSA authorizes the Javits Gifted & Talented Students Education Act supporting high ability learners & learning.
Hi, Brenda! Not that I know of!
A4) Javits has historically been an important source of funding for research relating to gifted education.
Q5) Will legislation ultimately make a difference in how gifted education is handled at the local level?
Hi all. Carol from Indiana... very late, Mom in hosp. This is a topic I want to know much more about.
love it. Started out doing my phd on gifted Ed. was a great resource!
A5) Gifted Education will continue to be at the discretion of the local school district.
Hi, Carol! Sorry to hear about your Mom. :(
Parents can really make a difference if the speak up https://t.co/2GWDFwliLo
A5) Gifted Education will continue to be at the discretion of the local school district.
It has to be reauthorized. Several years recently - it wasn't.
If states mandate gifted services, districts will find a way to make it happen, with or without funding https://t.co/2G9PBib9c3
Q5) Will legislation ultimately make a difference in how gifted education is handled at the local level?
Great point! Often, parents don't realize this.
A4) States may develop computer adaptive assessments, which could pinpoint student mastery; better instructional decision making
A5) Yes, creates opportunities for action by district leaders and teachers
yes... State funding cycles up & down here & that affects PD, materials, & program delivery
A5. It could help in places where folks ignore gifted kids... or not. It has very little potential to make things better. IMHO
It has been mandated in my state (PA) for decades; but too often locals choose not to fund. Hopefully ESSA will help.
Our district has the STAR test/AR, and it has helped us find minority students https://t.co/PNO9cPjJB1
A4) States may develop computer adaptive assessments, which could pinpoint student mastery; better instructional decision making
peer tutoring isn't bad in general, but it's NOT gifted ed. Depends on child, tutoring, and they MUST get their own ed!
Do districts still have programs? https://t.co/ZRDgRJK0ly
It has been mandated in my state (PA) for decades; but too often locals choose not to fund. Hopefully ESSA will help.
only helps with minority *language-gifted* kids. Math, science, and other kids are still ignored. Identification is KEY
Some have great programs where funds are available! Others ... not so much. Minimal services.
PA some districts have programs, some no. Most are enrichment only NOT gifted ed. Elitist since all kids would benefit.
Q6) What does this new law mean for advocates of gifted education?
MO has a gifted advisory council that reports to our state board of Ed, they have made a difference https://t.co/APJcZw7P63
A6) Although it is important legislation, advocates are being tasked with ‘getting the word out’; ESSA is over 300 pages
A6 means districts can eliminate seperate gifted funding and bunch under TItle 1. Not good.
It sounds like we need to work at the local/state level to make gifted happen https://t.co/vxTNtyDKPn
Q6) What does this new law mean for advocates of gifted education?
wide range of program services vary...depends on community expectations, advocacy and local funding
A6) “ means that advocates can shine light on education based on new data reports”
A6) Advocates will be responsible at state/local level for informing policymakers/admins about changes to education law.
A6) “Advocates must call on SEAs, LEAs & schools to leverage for all students”
A6)It will be interesting to be able to crunch the new data collected- may lead us down a more enlightened path in future
What about Javits? Will that be funded, or does it become unfunded under ESSA?
We’re nearly at the end of our chat today … final thoughts or questions?
I wish! Working w parent, PA district declares ALL gt kids need NO ed different than classroom. NOT!
Agreed! In MO gifted funds go into the district's general fund so it can be spent on anything https://t.co/QqTmovtnCt
A6 means districts can eliminate seperate gifted funding and bunch under TItle 1. Not good.
I do like that ESSA requires reporting of advanced students. It does, right?
PA? Not at all! Our kids get NOTHING & it's legal. Lucky kids get fun-&-games-&-field-trips program. Ugh.
We'll archive the chat and share the link via later today.
thank you sharing ideas & I look forward to next week!
Agreed, reporting is good. But no specified identification...
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Agreed, but many states already ID gifted, & those states could do LESS than state mandated & meet ESSA law.
Our topic on 1/26 will be “Gifted Identification Process” w/guest Dr. Joy Davis
