NZAGC, NZCGE and giftEDnz periodically issue position statements addressing critical issues, policies and practices related to the education of gifted and talented children and young people. An aim of these statements is to provide clarification on the position of our organisation, based on an evidence-base of theory, policy, research and practice, within the context of Aotearoa New Zealand. In other words, these statements are designed as a way of helping others understand where we stand in relationship to critical issues in the education of gifted and talented students.
The position statements are designed to provide:
All position statements are written by members of giftEDnz, NZAGC or NZCGE, and approved by the representatives of the organisations, based upon their professional, specialist knowledge and skills related to the issue, policy or practice. All position statements are approved, with the express view of ensuring the statements meet these two goals of the organisations in their advocacy of:
The organisations acknowledge that the position statements reflect these goals, but may not reflect the views of individual or institutional members of NZAGC, NZCGE, or giftEDnz.
If you would like to propose a position paper, email president@giftedchildren.org.nz
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