The next MAGC/MDE GT Edupath Course: “Social-Emotional Needs of Gifted Learners” is LIVE! In this course, we look at the social-emotional (S/E) needs and the development of gifted children compared to their peers in the general population. We will dig deeper into the common traits of gifted S/E development and needs. Then, we will discuss … Read more
Navigating a Smoother Course For Gifted Students: An MAGC Virtual Mini-Conference will be held on October 24 and 26 from 7 – 8:45 p.m. Register for only one night or both sessions. Keynote on Tuesday, October 24 at 7 p.m. by Dr. Chandra Floyd titled ‘A’ is for Advocate: Championing Change for Gifted Children, from the Classroom … Read more
The MAGC/MDE GT Edupath Course: “Characteristics of Gifted Learners” is LIVE! Who are gifted learners? In this Edupath course, we will discuss characteristics of gifted learners that impact their educational needs. This overview course sets the stage for subsequent modules that will give educators a comprehensive understanding of gifted learners’ academic and non-academic needs. Estimated … Read more
Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) has been utilizing their Javits grant awarded in August of 2022 by the U.S. Department of Education to expand GATE identification and programming. Like all school districts in Michigan, DPSCD has been harmed by the absence of state mandates and funding for gifted education. The lack of attention and … Read more
We are excited to announce the availability of the introductory online professional development course in the new series, “ Understanding and Supporting Gifted Learners (USGL). This series introduces educators to the gifted learner and their characteristics, and discusses the academic and social-emotional needs that impact their educational experience and growth. This is the foundational course in the … Read more
Michigan Association for Gifted Children stands in full support of a recent statement by the National Association for Gifted Children regarding the recent trends in anti-LGBTQ legislation. This statement reads, in part, “NAGC strongly supports the equitable and respectful treatment of all gifted learners, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, and asks educators to demonstrate compassionate … Read more
The Michigan Association for Gifted Children recognizes the pain, frustration, and grief caused by more than 400 years of racial injustice and inequality in the United States. Systemic and institutionalized racism and oppression lead to the exclusion and denial of gifted education for Black, Brown and Native Americans, and children of lower-economic status, in this … Read more
December 2019 – The Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is the gold standard of best practices for districts and ISDs in Michigan. Gifted students are included in the wording of the following: “ALL students”, “EVERY student”, “ALL levels”, and “Advanced”. MTSS is a Multi-Tiered System of Supports which is currently being implemented in the State of Michigan School Districts. It … Read more
In June 2019, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) published new Academic Acceleration Policy Guidelines for ALL Michigan schools. This includes the guidance about the following: single subject acceleration, whole grade acceleration, and early entrance. Acceleration is an effective research-supported approach to meeting the needs of advanced learners. You can find the policy guidelines, questions … Read more
September 2019 – Great news from the Michigan Department of Education – pass it on to your school district! Need more information on ESSA funding and gifted education? Look no further than this flier – ESSA Funding for Gifted 2019! Schools that have data showing a need to improve their Gifted and Talented Programs or their accelerated … Read more
