Javits

WHAT IS IT ?

 * This was an education act passed by Congress in 1988 to support the development of gifted and talented education. It is the only federally funded act for gifted education. It does not fund the gifted and talented local programs only on going research projects and strategies that build and enhance the program.

Who do the Jacob Javits Gifted and Talented Student Education Act target?

 * The act focuses it's resources on children from backgrounds that have traditionally not been included in gifted education programs. Mainly those who are disadvantaged economically, minority, disabled, limited English proficient,or culturally misrepresented. Through grants the Javits Act enhances the ability of elementary and secondary schools to meet the special education needs of the gifted and talented students.

How does the Act Target the Underrepresented Gifted and Talented Learner?
The Javits act targets the underrepresented learner by : a) increase states capacities to serve academic needs of rural gifted students b) acknowledge that students from alternate school settings can qualify for gifted and talented programs.
 * exploring numerous strategies to modify the procedures and instruments used to identify these learners
 * prepare teachers and other needed staff *change attitudes and expectations of school personnel *incorporate gifted education pedagogy into regular classrooms to improve student achievement *use advanced curriculum to identify *implementing multi-criteria eligibility models.
 * broadening knowledge of special populations of gifted learners.

Has the Javits Plan Proven Successful?

How Will the Javits Act impact the future?
 * Many practices developed under this grant have impacted well beyond it's terms. The high level teacher training to dispel assumptions what disadvantaged students are capable of, has transitioned into a high level curriculum to provide more opportunities for more students to experience challenging and advanced schoolwork.
 * The Javits Act will continue to commit itself to reduce gaps in achievement and to encourage the establishment of equal educational opportunities for all students.

How is the Javits Act Funded?
The Javits act must be funded every year by Congress. In fiscal years: --2003-2005 Congress provided $11.2 million dollars. --2006 was appropriated $9.6 million --2011 $0 --2012 $0 The Javits Act has been repeatedly threatened and is routinely slated for elimination.

Does the Javits Act Protect the Legal Rights of the Gifted?
No, the act does not protect the legal rights of the gifted unlike Individual With Disabilities Education Act The primary source of rights for gifted students is found in state laws.

National Association of Gifted Children -- Javits Program Supports High - Ability Learners From Underrepresented Populations. Project Bright Horizon

Gifted Characteristic Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Ed. Checklist For Grant Program Underrepresented Pop.

Jacob Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act http//lawhighereducation.com

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