At the annual Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) Representative Assembly, held Saturday, April 21 in the Wisconsin Dells, the 796 registered delegates to the RA unanimously voted to approve the new Gifted and Talented resolution, brought forward by WEAC’s Exceptional Education Committee. Resolutions reflect the core beliefs of the organization. As an Exceptional Ed committee member, I was able to work on the creation and revision of this one, along with other educators and committee members. It reads as follows:
The WEAC supports gifted and talented programming in all areas and levels and recommends that education employees participate in the development and implementation of such programs. Programming for gifted and talented students in regular education programs must include necessary modifications, including appropriate materials and curriculum. An adequate level of services and staff, along with ongoing professional development, are necessary for effective implementation of best practices for gifted and talented education.
The WEAC believes that all students identified as gifted and talented shall have an educational plan that aligns with current standards, with appropriate accommodations and/or modifications for each student. The Council further believes that funding for gifted and talented education must be provided at levels sufficient to ensure effective local implementation.
Thomas Zigan
Past-President, WATG
The WEAC supports gifted and talented programming in all areas and levels and recommends that education employees participate in the development and implementation of such programs. Programming for gifted and talented students in regular education programs must include necessary modifications, including appropriate materials and curriculum. An adequate level of services and staff, along with ongoing professional development, are necessary for effective implementation of best practices for gifted and talented education.
The WEAC believes that all students identified as gifted and talented shall have an educational plan that aligns with current standards, with appropriate accommodations and/or modifications for each student. The Council further believes that funding for gifted and talented education must be provided at levels sufficient to ensure effective local implementation.
Thomas Zigan
Past-President, WATG
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