Advocating for your Community
Advocating for students and programs is both art and science. Connecting with like-minded parents and professionals is an important first step in building coalition and influence.
School District Level Advocacy
State Legislative Advocacy
MN Gifted – The MN Gifted Initiative is committed to advocating for equitable identification practices, increased access to gifted programs and services, and adequate funding to support gifted education.
MDE Gifted Education Legislation Summary – policies/regulations/funding for Gifted & Talented Programs
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Advocacy
Speaking Authority of Members
Any member may express their opinion in their personal capacity. Speaking on behalf of MCGT requires a specific grant of authority from the MCGT board (as required by MCGT’s bylaws, Article VIII, section 2).