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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the original poster asked a valid question.  When you say "Develop, implement and monitor higher level curricula and benchmarks matched to the needs and abilities of gifted children" what does that mean?  What do you mean by "gifted children?"  You say GTA is using the MCPS definition.  So, what is the MCPS definition?  Where can I find the cutoff scores???

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The original poster asked some good question with wrong tone to start with. I do not represent GTA. However I am very committed to accelerated education within the MCPS framework. So, let me try to answer. Since the sentence you are quoting is a follow on sentence to a paragraph, the "gifted children" there means the identified "gifted and talented" students by MCPS.

MCPS does not have a definition as far as I know, except for a policy of identification of "GT" students. I do not think MCPS has fixed cutoff scores. MCPS does not have cutoff scores for magnet testing either. MCPS tries to remain vague on purpose. There are many issues with the way MCPS operates. Hence GTA is not the enemy here. At least the group is trying to ensure accelerated education be available at local school. If we want more from MCPS, we have to gather to ask these questions from AEI and Dr. Starr. It is important to ask these questions as a group and in public so that MCPS is accountable to respond.

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The bylaws question is good and the minutes question is good.  And the answer is ....??   I know someone asked the question on the GTA listserv and no answer.  Why?  
When does MCPS give out a label?
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Yes the bylaws question and minutes questions are good. If I happen to find the answer I will relay back. MCPS gives out the label in 2nd grade. That is why I believe GTA’s petition is asking “expand the use of formal instructional recommendations to include future grades”. 
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