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Department of Elementary and Secondary Education DESE - GIFTED EDUCATION HOMEPAGE

We, the members of the Gifted Association of Missouri, believe an appropriate education is every Missourian's concern. We also believe children with unusual potential have unique learning needs. We recognize that Missourians must become aware of these children and their needs at home, at school, and in the community. Therefore, the Gifted Association of Missouri sets as its goals:

Be a leader for gifted children in the school reform movement.
Empower parents of gifted children to become informed and active advocates for their gifted children.
Ensure adequate funding for the education of gifted children in Missouri.

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		Winners of the "Faces of Gifted" Contest: Elementary FIRST PLACE: Brooklynn Adams, East Buchanan Elementary School Honorable mention: RJ Taylor, William Southern Elementary Honorable mention: Tyke Wells, Buchanan Intermediate School Honorable mention: Carter Shreve, East Buchanan Elementary School Middle School FIRST PLACE: Savannah Meyer, Hazel Grove Elementary Honorable Mention: Madison Raney, Ste. Genevieve Middle School Honorable mention: Taylor Bruzaitis, Ste. Genevieve Middle School High School FIRST PLACE: Ashlynn Wilson, Ste. Genevieve High School Honorable mention: Vivian Vaughn, Ste. Genevieve High School Honorable mention: Shannon Coupland, Belton Freshmen Center Thank you to those of you who entered and we look forward to seeing you on GAM Day at the Capitol on February 26! _______________________________________________________________________________________ Gifted Education Week is February 24 - February 28, 2014 GAM DAY AT THE CAPITOL Mark your calendars advocates! Teachers - bring your kids to GAM Day at the Capitol on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2014 in the first floor rotunda! 9:30 - Arrive at Capitol in Jefferson City Proceed to the Fourth Floor of the Capitol to be introduced in the House or Senate Galleries by GAM Friendly State Representatives and State Senators 10:00 - Legislators go into Session in the House and Senate Chambers - Introduction of Special Guests 10:30 - Attend Legislative Briefing in the First Floor Capitol Rotunda Get an update on GAM's Legislative Agenda, and hear the latest actions at the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education GAM State Awards Presentation See www.mogam.org website to participate in contests 11:15 - Visit your Legislator - Ask them to support Gifted Education - See GAM's Legislative Platform Lunch on your own or with your State Representative or State Senator. Afternoon - Tour the Capitol, or other historic sights in Jefferson City, including the Supreme Court Building, Capitol Museum, etc. Please RSVP your attendance to Sarah Ludlow ludlowsarah@rockwood.k12.mo.us _______________________________________________________________________________________ Coming to District A - National Speaker & Advocate Dr. Julia Link Roberts, Mahurin Professor of Gifted Education and the Executive Director of the Gifted Studies and the Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky! Check out your district's page to see great events coming to your area! ______________________________________________________________________________________ Drury Univeristy and Phelps Center for Gifted Education Present: Rick Wormeli-Buliding Teacher Capacity for Creativity Friday, April 25 8 AM-3:30 Click Here for Registration Info _______________________________________________________________________________________ SAVE THE DATE! THE 33RD ANNUAL GAM CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD OCTOBER 17-18, 2014 on the Drury University campus in Springfield, MO. Watch for calls for proposals and more information! _______________________________________________________________________________________ GAM Presents: New Teacher Workshop July21/22, 2014 Click here for more info!