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- To create an awareness among parents, educators and the general
public of the characteristics, needs and educational requirements
of the gifted and talented.
- To support the development and funding of programs for the
gifted and talented.
- To share and disseminate information about existing local,
state and national educational programs for the gifted and talented.
- To encourage research relating to the identification and education
of gifted and talented children and to assist in the dissemination
of the information obtained to educators and the public.
- Subscription to GAMbit
- Subscription to district newsletters and regional conference
information
- Discount on registration for annual state conference (dues
must be current to receive conference discount)
- Legislative updates
- Advocacy for full funding for gifted programs and advanced
placement
- GAM web site
- Network on gifted and talented education
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- Supported the increase of state funding to its maximum of 75%
for gifted education programs
- Advocated for, and was instrumental in, the founding and ongoing
development of the Missouri Scholars Academy
- Yearly sponsors a guest artist at the Missouri Fine Arts Academy
- Advocated for and supported state certification for teachers
of the gifted (mandatory as of September 1995)
- Co-sponsors the Annual Missouri State Conference on Gifted Education
- Publishes and makes available low-cost informational books and
videotapes
- Conducts New Teachers Workshops for educators new to gifted
education
- Sponsors activities that foster gifted awareness, i.e. Gifted
Education Week
- Offers broad professional networking opportunities for educators
and parents
- Has worked closely with the Missouri Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education for more than 25 years
- Maintains membership in the National Association for Gifted
Children and National Alliance of State Associations for the Gifted
- Provides educational scholarships to teachers in gifted education
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