Review Agenda Item

Meeting Date:

1/19/2023 - 6:30 PM

Category:

Old Business and Action Items

Type:

Info

Subject:

Talented and Gifted (TAG) Updates and Local Plan

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:

IGBB - Programs for Gifted Students

Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)

File Attachment:

230119_Board_Memo_TAG_Updates.pdf

230119_Presentation_Tag_Update_and_Local_Plan.pdf

230119_HOPE+Scale+Sample.pdf

Agenda Item Summary:

The Talented and Gifted (TAG) office has implemented actions based on the recommendations of the Talented and Gifted Advisory Committee (TAGAC) in the 2021-2022 TAGAC End-of-Year Report. The Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Local Plan for the Gifted continues to be revised this school year, with a goal to adopt the new plan in May 2023.

Background:

During the 2021-2022 school year, the Talented and Gifted Advisory Committee (TAGAC) focused on the areas of identification, staffing, curriculum and instruction, and the Local Plan for the Gifted. The scope of work during the 2021–2022 school year continued its goal to improve the response to academic and social-emotional needs of TAG students in ACPS.

Recommendation:

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

Approvals:

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

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