Review Agenda Item

Meeting Date:

3/31/2023 - 7:00 PM

Category:

Teaching, Learning and Leadership

Type:

Info

Subject:

Talented and Gifted (TAG) Local Plan for the Gifted Recommendations

ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:

Goal 1: Systemic Alignment

ACPS will build a culture of continuous improvement and design equitable systems for school and instructional improvement.

Goal 2: Instructional Excellence

ACPS will ensure that all students have access to and engagement with high-quality instruction.

Goal 3: Student Accessibility and Support

ACPS will ensure students have equitable access to and engagement with programs and supports that reduce barriers to learning.

Goal 4: Strategic Resource Allocation

ACPS will strategically provide differentiated resources and supports to schools and departments.

Goal 5: Family and Community Engagement

ACPS will ensure that all families and community members feel welcomed, respected, and valued.

Policy:

IA - Instructional Goals and Objectives

Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)

File Attachment:

230331_Board_Brief_Talented_and_Gifted_Local_Plan_Updates_version1.docx.pdf

230331_Board_Brief_Talented_and_Gifted_Local_Plan_Updates_version2.docx

230331_Recommended_Updates_to_the_Local_Plan_for_the_Gifted (1).pdf

Agenda Item Summary:

The purpose of this brief is to provide recommendations made by the Talented and Gifted (TAG) Local Plan Steering Committees for updating the Local Plan for the Gifted. The Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Local Plan for the Gifted continues to be revised this school year to have adoption during May/June 2023, with a phased-in implementation beginning the 2023-2024 school year. The committees have made the following recommendations aligned with gifted research and Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) strategic mission, goals, and budget priorities. Through this brief, the steering committee and the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership seek approval from the School Board for the recommendations.

Background:

Our top priority for the 2022–2023 school year is to continue to revise our Local Plan with School Board approval in May/June 2023. The work on the Local Plan has included multiple steering committees to guide goals and actions for the plan. The steering committee members include school administrators from the elementary and secondary levels, central office administrators, central office curriculum specialists, TAG designees, TAG teachers, classroom teachers, parents, and community members. The TAG office also works closely with the Policy & Board Initiatives office and the Equity Review Board to align policy and equitable practices with the updated Local Plan. As a division and committee that needs to keep equity as a top priority, we must take courageous steps to ensure we use identification procedures and instructional services that are culturally, linguistically, and economically unbiased.

Recommendation:

The Interim Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the information in this brief.

Approvals:

Recommended By:
Signed By:
	Dr. Wendy Gonzalez - Chief

Signed By:
	Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt - Interim Superintendent