Responsibilities of Merton Gifted and Talented Advocates
 

In collaboration with the District Coordinator for the gifted and talented students, the Gifted and Talented Advocates  in each school assist with the following tasks:

Identification procedures and record keeping

• Review strengths list

• Survey teachers for those students who are performing well

• Survey teachers for those students who SHOULD be performing well

• Collect cumulative file information on referred students

• Submit additional information for strengths list such as test information, parent inquiries and opportunities

Classroom differentiation arrangements

• Survey teachers for differentiation strategies being used

• Arrange help from District Coordinator

• Report on monthly grade level reports for ICT or PCT

Overseeing one or two co-curricular student programs

• Be part of the process to register, communicate, escort, etc.

Keeping current with best practices

• Attend at least one workshop/conference

• Read suggested material

Guidance needs of students

• Refer students with issues related to strengths

Parent and staff communication

• Be part of the process to promote good understanding and communication practices in the school community
  
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