Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
 
Board
State Board of Education
 
chapter
Regulations Governing Educational Services for Gifted Students [8 VAC 20 ‑ 40]
Action Revision of regulations school divisions must meet in their gifted education programs, K - 12
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 9/26/2008
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7/24/08  3:32 pm
Commenter: Vicki Hough, parent of Gifted Student

DO NOT change the current regulations!
 
Peer review, 5 year plans, DOE oversight and dedicated funding for GT programs are vital to the integrity of the gifted programs. Without these regulations, gifted education will become inconsistent and weakened. Gifted students’ needs cannot be met in a regular classroom. These children need and deserve the enrichment, challenges and motivation provided by a gifted curriculum.  
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