I had the opportunity to meet gifted and talented coordinators recently at the Kentucky Association for Gifted Education session. We spoke quite a bit about ways to create equity and access in gifted and talented.
Can students who are on the autism spectrum or students who have other disabling conditions be considered for gifted and talented services? The simple answer is yes.
A Warren County middle school brings its academically advanced students together in an ungraded class to work on problem-solving and projects that pique their interest.
Gov. Matt Bevin made several appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions.
A Fayette County elementary teacher has been honored by Lexmark International Inc. with the company’s first Educating Excellence award of the 2016-17 school year.
Eastern Kentucky University will host its eighth annual “Soar to New Heights” STEM-H Summer Camp for Gifted and Talented students June 15-19 in Richmond. The camp, open to gifted and talented students entering grades 6-8, will emphasize the STEM-H disciplines: science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health. It will feature courses taught by EKU graduate students and STEM-H faculty. Camp experiences [...]
Gov. Steve Beshear has made appointments to two education-related boards. The governor appointed nine new members to the School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council (SCAAC). The 17-member council advises the Kentucky Board of Education on the design of the testing and accountability system. The new members are: Shannon Treece, of New Castle, is principal at Eminence Middle and High School. She [...]
Lynette Breedlove, a gifted and talented educator from Texas, has been named new director of the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky at Western Kentucky University. Breedlove, who will start at the end of July, will succeed Tim Gott, the academy’s first director. Gott will retire June 30. “The Gatton Academy is a remarkable place for bright and [...]
Kentucky's Gifted Education is Feb. 17-23
RtI is evolving with education in Kentucky.
