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Highly Capable Programming Recommendations to the QEC
The Highly Capable Program Technical Working Group has concluded its major deliberations. Their recommendations will be presented to the QEC on Tuesday, November 16. Although the agenda has not yet been posted, we have been told that Gayle Pauley will be making the...
Highly Capable Program Funding is in Jeopardy
Highly Capable Program funding is in jeopardy. Highly Capable is a categorical program, and is not a part of basic education so is not protected from budget cuts. We survived the proposed cut in the First Supplemental Budget for 2009-2010. However, we don’t know what...
HCPTWG – Programs, Evaluation, and Qualifications Proposals
The HCPTWG has released its proposals for Program Design, Program Evaluation, and Educator Qualifications and Certification. Each has been attached here for your review and comment. As before, please keep the questions below in mind as you provide feedback: 1. Any...
Important Opportunity for Students
Low-income seventh and eighth grade students may begin the enrollment process for the College Bound Scholarship, a financial aid program for students and families worried about the cost of attending college. Eligible students sign a pledge promising to graduate from...
HCPTWG Proposed Changes to the Identification Process for Highly Capable Learners
The HCPTWG has published two of its proposed recommendations for public comment. The first is the definition of a highly capable learner, and the second details the identification process. The draft definition can be viewed here. The identification document is a...
HCPTWG Proposed Definition of Highly Capable Learners
The Highly Capable Technical Working Group (HCPTWG) has had four meetings since August and has started to publish some of its recommendations for public comment. The first documents available pertain to the definition of highly capable, and to the identification of...