Illinois State Board of Education Advisory Council on the Education of Gifted and Talented Children met Oct. 24.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
I. Welcome/Roll Call (1 p.m.)
A. Remembering Dr. Sally Walker and her commitment to the Advisory Council on the Education of Gifted and Talented Children
II. Public Comment (1:05 p.m.)
III. Introductions (1:15 p.m.)
IV. Approval of Minutes (roll call vote, 1:25 p.m.)
V. Updates (1:30 p.m.)
A. ISBE
1. Update on IAGC Presentation/Conference
2. Required Trainings (email sent 10/5/23)
3. Literacy Plan- updates and implications for advanced, accelerated, and gifted students
4. ISBE Legislative Agenda for 2025 – For discussion at March/June meeting
5. ISBE S&I Bill Tracking Updates – New for 104th General Assembly in Spring 2024
B. IAGC
VI. Discussion (2:00 p.m.)
A. Subcommittee Reports
1. Twice Exceptional-New resources updated on Advanced Learners page, under Twice Exceptional Resources
2. Program Improvement-links have been updated on the Advanced Learners page
3. Accelerated Placement-Updated FAQ
B. Priority of Committee
1. Literacy and advanced learners
2. EL guidance for advanced learners
C. Tentative meeting dates for 2024:
1. March 5, 2024
2. June 4, 2024
3. October 22, 2024
VII. New Business
VIII. Adjournment (3 p.m.)
https://www.isbe.net/Documents_GAC/102423-Agenda.pdf
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