Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
9/12/2019 - 6:30 PM  
Category:
Consent Calendar  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
SY 2019-2020 Talented and Gifted Advisory Committee (TAGAC) Scope of Work  
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
Objective 1.1 Educational Excellence
ACPS will regularly assess and respond to the needs, interests, and abilities of individual students.
Objective 1.2 Achievement Gaps
ACPS will target academic achievement gaps and increase positive educational outcomes across race/ ethnicity, income, disability, and language subgroups.
Objective 1.4 Educational Equity
ACPS will provide each student with opportunities to be challenged and supported.
 
Policy:
IA - Instructional Goals and Objectives  
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable):
 
File Attachment:
190912_Memo_Talented_and_Gifted_Advisory_Committee_Scope_of_Work.pdf
 
Agenda Item Summary:
During the 2019-2020 school year, the Talented and Gifted Advisory Committee (TAGAC) will continue its’ work to improve the educational and social-emotional needs of Talented and Gifted (TAG) students in ACPS by focusing its efforts on topics including:

1. Following and advocating for the implementation of the SY 2020 updates to the Local Plan;
2. Being vocal contributors to the update of the Local Plan incorporating the recommendations from the 2017 TAG Consultants Report;
3. Examining delivery of services at each level (Elementary, Middle, and High School) and the effectiveness of the academic rigors in the differentiation of the teaching of curriculum offered to TAG students based on their specific and individual needs as well as accountability for the delivery of these services;
4. Examining appropriate identification of ACPS students for TAG services with a specific focus on underrepresented populations and programs; and
5. Focusing on the social and emotional needs of TAG students in ACPS.
 
Background:
 
Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the TAGAC 2019-2020 Scope of Work.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Terri H. Mozingo - Chief Academic Officer
Signed By:  
Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent
 
Vote Results: