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Objectives
The objectives of ITAG/SAGE focus on the delivery of information about
gifted and talented children and their needs to interested and influential
parties. As an advocacy group and a professional group, we strive to
better the opportunities for this group of individuals. To this end,
we work together with you to:
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- foster
communication among organizations and groups with an interest in the
education of the gifted and talented.
- address
concerns relative to program development for the gifted and
talented.
- address the
needs of special populations within the gifted and talented
population.
- develop
professional teacher education and teacher certification models.
- disseminate
current and quality information on the education of the gifted and
talented.
- support
research opportunities in the field of the gifted and talented.
- identify and
honor leadership in the field of the gifted and talented.
- develop an
advocacy plan with other interested groups in Idaho to:
- ensure
appropriate direction for the future of education of the gifted and
talented.
- actively
influence state legislation and funding for the education of the
gifted and talented.
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