A Call to Action: Equity and Excellence

A Call to Action

Critical Actions to Realize Equity and Excellence in Gifted Education:  Changing Mindsets, Policies, and Practices

Increase access and opportunities to increase achievement and growth for all.

To set the foundation for realizing both equity and excellence, we must approach it from the shared perspective that both can be realized. Both are integral to a successful educational environment. This commitment toward equity and excellence is urgent and requires intentional and sustained actions. No single action will change mindsets, policies, and practices, we must synergize efforts to increase achievement and growth for all.

Call to Action: Equity and Excellence Brief

The Call to Action: Guidebooks provide a clear framework for improvement and actionable next steps for NC districts and schools to realize equity and excellence in gifted education. Review the guidebooks to find Promising Practices from districts and charter schools across the state which demonstrate the best of what we are learning from research and are aligned with best practices in gifted education. 

In the Guidebooks, you will also learn about North Carolina's Promising Districts and Charter Schools that are leading the way for expanding opportunities and fostering excellence in gifted and advanced education. These 15 examples highlight what is possible in NC's pubic schools for advanced learners.

Call to Action: Promising Practices and Districts Guidebook 2024

Call to Action: Guidebook February 2021

Resources

For Students who are Multilingual Learners

Click below to view the resource developed to help districts and schools recognize multilingual learners whose exceptional abilities and talents often remain concealed within the complexities of language acquisition.

Strategic Actions in Gifted Education for Multilingual Learners 

For Students who are Twice Exceptional

Another resource created to support districts and schools recognize and meet the needs of learners whose exceptional abilities and disabilities combined may result in a unique set of circumstances and academic needs. 

Critical Actions to Reach & Teach Students Who are Twice Exceptional 

Integrating AIG Services in a Multi-Tiered System of Support

This resource was developed to support both AIG educators and MTSS coordinators seeking greater understanding about gifted programming’s place as one of the components within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) through consideration of strategic actions for integrating AIG within MTSS and understanding how their fundamental aspects align.

Integrating AIG Services in MTSS