KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED EDUCATIONKAGE is very active and effective in supporting legislation for the gifted and talented. Since 1980, KAGE has worked closely with members of the General Assembly to secure appropriate educational opportunities for gifted students in Kentucky. KAGE members are advocates for Kentucky's gifted children, communicating with decision-makers at the following levels: local school councils, school districts, the Legislature, the Governor's Office, and the Kentucky Department of Education. Decision-makers must know that gifted children constitute a special needs group along with other categories of exceptional children and that gifted children also need to make continuous progress in school.
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
The state allocation for gifted students has remained stagnant or decreased since the inception of KERA in 1990. Yet, the scope of identification and services has widened.
Increased funding is crucial for:
Click here for an MS Word document that further outlines KAGE legislative priorities.
CONTACTING YOUR LEGISLATORS
Other legislatives links:
Increase funding for Gifted and Talented Education to $25 million.
1. Ongoing professional development for teachers;
2. Comprehensive identification of gifted students; and
3. Appropriate services for gifted students.
KAGE members and other gifted advocates throughout Kentucky are encouraged to write a brief e-mail or letter to their legislators supporting appropriate educational opportunities for gifted children. If you need to find out who your legislators are AND leave a message, you can call the Legislative Message Line at 800.372.7181or click here to get to the Legislative Home Page.
Gifted Regulations (704 KAR 3:285. Programs for the gifted and talented.)