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State of the State in Gifted Education: Pairing Equity and Excellence (Room WI Center 103 AB)

In education, we often study achievement gaps, looking for causes, effects and strategies to ameliorate them. One glaring and often overlooked achievement gap exists in the system’s failure to identify and appropriately serve gifted students from diverse backgrounds. Wisconsin is currently addressing this “excellence gap” aggressively, using grants and local initiatives in model districts. This session will explore the status of gifted education and diversity. It will also include a brief review of current statutes, regulations and policies for gifted and talented students and the education of advanced learners.