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ITAG strives to provide parents with tools and resources that will assist them in understanding and meeting the unique needs of their gifted children. It is important for parents to understand gifted traits and become effective advocates for their children’s education which will differ depending on each child’s specific needs and circumstances.

Gifted education in Iowa

Gifted education in Iowa is funded and mandated (see the Gifted and Talented page at the Iowa Department of Education). Each district in Iowa, on its own or in partnership with another district, must offer gifted and talented services to students identified as gifted. Local districts determine how to budget the allocation of gifted and talented funding, how to identify students for the gifted program, and what services to offer to identified  students.

Parents can be the best advocates for the educational needs of their children. A starting point for parent advocacy is to learn more about what the districts offer for gifted and talented programming. Visit with the district’s gifted and talented teacher or coordinator, meet with the school administration, and review the gifted program on the district’s website.

For more information and resources on advocating for your student, see ITAG’s Advocacy page.

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