What happens when you combine impassioned teachers, gifted and talented students, and concerned parents? Do you imagine gleeful, self-motivated learners thriving and living up to their fullest potential? Do you envision parents and GT teachers listening intently to one another and thanking each other regularly? If only it were that easy!
- While lack of funding and resources can be a huge stressor on even the most impressive GT programs, personalities also play a big role.
- While gifted and talented communities have placed a rightful focus on identification processes and typing students and supporting them with vigor, many GT professionals wind up frustrated and overwhelmed by the amount of negative feedback from parents and the lack of cohesiveness within their internal GT staff.
- Take Cues from the Corporate World
- GT leaders would be wise to take some cues from the corporate world (think Gates as opposed to Madoff), where compatibilities and teamwork fuse with innovation to create inspiring outcomes.