Introducing the Spring 2017 Newsletter from the New Mexico Association for the Gifted.
Our Farmington-based NMAG Newsletter Chair, Jessica Carlisle, has compiled the newsletter for our members across the state.
Contents include:
Click here to download your electronic copy as a PDF.
In late June I met with State Representative, Christine Trujillo, to propose legislation, drafted by NMAG, to benefit the students of New Mexico’s public schools.
NM State Representative Christine Trujillo, District 25
Christine Trujillo, a retired educator, has represented District 25 in Bernalillo County since 2013. She is currently a member of the House Appropriations & Finance Committee, the House Education Committee, and the Legislative Education Study Committee. In 2015 she sponsored the memorial HB 5 Gifted Day at the legislature. She has agreed to work with our board to put forward ideas for gifted and advanced students in the next legislative 60-day session in January 2017.
A huge thank you to our past president, Geoffrey Moon, for getting the board started on the writing of these legislative ideas!
As you read through the bullet points, please feel to offer additional ideas that we may have forgotten. You can comment below (log in with an existing Google or Facebook account if you wish) or email us your thoughts and ideas. Continue reading
At the beginning of March this year, Dr. PJ Sedillo (NMAG President-Elect) and I attended the annual State Affiliates Conference in Washington, DC. Attendees (teachers, administrators and gifted specialists) from across the country met to talk about issues related to children identified as gifted, both in our respective states, as well as nationally. Our report focuses on the new ESSA.
Christy Jewell-Roth, Senator Martin Heinrich, and Dr. PJ Sedillo in Washington DC during the NAGC State Affiliates Conference.
One topic, in particular, was of great interest to those of us in gifted education, that of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). In December 2015, President Obama signed this federal legislation into law. As you likely already know, this is the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and will replace No Child Left Behind, beginning in the 2016-17 school year. There are some great provisions in the law that relate to gifted students, which have not been there previously. Continue reading
If your district is interested in learning about NM TAPAS and exploring alternative assessment for gifted, check out our upcoming trainings.
April and June TAPAS Trainings - New Mexico Association for the Gifted
www.nmgifted.org
April 23-25, 20248:30am - 3:30pm Explora Science Center and Children's Museum1701 Mountain Rd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87104 TRAINING FULL Email nmgifted@gmail.com to join the waitlist. New Evaluators: $400 June 4-6, 20248:30am - 3:30pm Nina Otero Community School5901 Herrera Dr.Santa Fe, NM 87507 LIMITED....NMAG joins NAGC in honoring women throughout history whose sacrifices, lived experiences, and contributions have shaped today's world.In March, we honor the women throughout history whose sacrifices, lived experience, and contributions have shape today’s world. #Gifted #GiftedEd #GiftedMinds
NMAG joins NAGC in celebrating and honoring Black achievements, notable figures, and history during Black History Month.During Black History Month, take the opportunity to learn and share about Black achievements, notable figures, history, and more. Stay tuned to NAGC's channels for resources throughout the month. #Gifted #GiftedEd #GiftedMinds
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