January 29, 2021

NAGC Releases New Report Detailing the State of Gifted Education in the U.S.

 

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia (January 29, 2021) – The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) announces the release of the 2018-2019 State of the States in Gifted Education, a new report analyzing state laws and policies to support high-ability and high-potential students across in the United States. The study is the latest analysis conducted periodically by NAGC and the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted (CSDPG) and is focused on data for the 2018-2019 school year. The new report for the first time includes data and information from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The previous State of the States in Gifted Education report was released in 2015 with data from the 2014-2015 school year. 

State data on gifted education from the 2018-2019 school year showed a renewed focus on professional development and steps to address the equity and excellence gap. Some of the essential components by states to effectively support their high-ability and high-potential student include building capacity, issuing strong guidelines that address the intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted and talented students in schools, and providing educator training and professional development. Opportunities for improvement include efforts to centralize data collection, measurement, and accountability to systematically monitor and improve the service of students with gifts, talents, and unidentified potential in public schools.

“As we continue to make progress addressing equity and excellence, we hope this report inspires and provides advocates for gifted and talented education, such as parents and teachers, the information they need to call for more attention to the needs of gifted students,” said Jonathan A. Plucker, Ph.D., NAGC President. “This national report is a vital tool supporting advocacy, community building, education and research to move us closer to a world that ensures giftedness is fully recognized, universally valued, and actively nurtured.” 

The full report is available to view and download here.  

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The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) represents approximately 3,000 educators, parents, and advocates who work to help all gifted and talented children as they strive to achieve their personal best and contribute to their communities. NAGC's mission is to support those who enhance the growth and development of gifted and talented children through education, advocacy, community building, and research.

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