Governor signs proclamation naming February as Gifted Education Month in Kentucky
A group of education stakeholders and state lawmakers started Gifted Education Month in Kentucky with a proclamation signing at the state capitol on Feb. 1
KDE’s State Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education learns more about equity playbook
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) State Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education discussed KDE’s equity playbook during their Feb. 1 meeting.
Annual conference to bring educators together to help gifted children
The Kentucky Association for Gifted Education (KAGE) will host its annual conference Feb. 27 - 28 at the Hilton Downtown in Lexington.
Perry County to hold banquet to focus on uniqueness of Gifted and Talented students
Gifted and Talented students in Perry County will be taking center stage at a first-ever banquet that will focus on their unique talents on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the Perry County Central High School auditorium.
Kentucky council on gifted and talented education discusses barriers to equity
Barriers to equity in identifying gifted and talented students still exist in Kentucky’s public schools, members of the Kentucky Department of Education's (KDE's) State Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education (SACGTE) said during their meeting on Nov. 19. The advisory council sought to identify remaining barriers for discussion, with the intent of finding solutions and equally serving all eligible [...]
KAGE online workshop to help identify underrepresented
The Kentucky Association for Gifted Education (KAGE) will offer its fall workshop online – “The Equity Imperative in Gifted Education: Refocused and Ready for the Shift!” – a session on identification of the underrepresented led by April Wells.
Schools across Kentucky invited to WE Day
All schools are invited to join a statewide celebration of change-makers and to witness the culmination of the WE Schools program this year.
KAGE Foundation offering professional learning opportunities
The Kentucky Association for Gifted Education has experts in the Commonwealth and beyond who are volunteering their services to provide professional learning experiences in a variety of topics, tailoring the material to the audience and purpose.
Kentucky Odyssey of the Mind: Filling the gap
Odyssey of the Mind provides an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge in meaningful and creative ways.
Special considerations for identifying gifted students
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.