Coordination, Program Development & Evaluation
According to state statute, each school district in Wisconsin is required to designate a person to coordinate the gifted and talented program. These resources are intended for those who serve in this capacity.
Educator Effectiveness for GT Coordinators - Gifted and Talented Coordinator Evaluation: The Greater Dane County Talented and Gifted Network adapted the Stronge model Handbook on Educational Specialists to include items specific to GT Coordinators
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Including Diverse Learners in Gifted Education Programs and Services: Excellence gaps are particularly evident for students of color, English Learners, and low-income backgrounds. This NAGC page contains links to position papers and action steps designed to redress these inequities in serving ALL students.
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Pre-K to Grade 12 Gifted Programming Standards: NAGC identifies six gifted education programming standards: Learning and Development; Assessment; Curriculum & Instruction; Learning Environments; Programming; & Professional Development. These standards define both what students with gifts and talents should know and do as well as what teachers and schools need to support their development.
Wisconsin DPI Gifted Education Gap Analysis Chart: This tool is designed to help school districts assess to what degree their gifted education plans meet the requirements of State Statute and Administrative Rule. Includes fillable forms for identifying current status and creating action plans for next steps
Wisconsin DPI Key Characteristics of Effective Gifted Education Plans: Nine key characteristics that serve as the foundation for any school or district’s gifted education plan
Wisconsin Gifted Teacher / Coordinator Licensure: Wisconsin offers add-on Gifted and Talented Teacher and Coordinator licenses. To receive either certification you must already hold a valid Wisconsin teaching license. Currently, there is one approved program, jointly offered through UW-Stevens Point and UW-Whitewater.
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Including Diverse Learners in Gifted Education Programs and Services: Excellence gaps are particularly evident for students of color, English Learners, and low-income backgrounds. This NAGC page contains links to position papers and action steps designed to redress these inequities in serving ALL students.
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Pre-K to Grade 12 Gifted Programming Standards: NAGC identifies six gifted education programming standards: Learning and Development; Assessment; Curriculum & Instruction; Learning Environments; Programming; & Professional Development. These standards define both what students with gifts and talents should know and do as well as what teachers and schools need to support their development.
Wisconsin DPI Gifted Education Gap Analysis Chart: This tool is designed to help school districts assess to what degree their gifted education plans meet the requirements of State Statute and Administrative Rule. Includes fillable forms for identifying current status and creating action plans for next steps
Wisconsin DPI Key Characteristics of Effective Gifted Education Plans: Nine key characteristics that serve as the foundation for any school or district’s gifted education plan
Wisconsin Gifted Teacher / Coordinator Licensure: Wisconsin offers add-on Gifted and Talented Teacher and Coordinator licenses. To receive either certification you must already hold a valid Wisconsin teaching license. Currently, there is one approved program, jointly offered through UW-Stevens Point and UW-Whitewater.
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