When the SMF Gifted Program Review was performed during the 2013-2014 school year, it was suggested that our district was in need of a parent advocacy group. Over the past few months, a Steering Committee composed of a small group of parents from the district with support from the gifted coordinator, have worked together to create IGNITE. IGNITE is a group focused on increasing awareness of the needs of gifted students.
IGNITE will strive to:
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Advocate for the identification, programming and support of all gifted learners within our community
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Provide a forum for families of gifted children to connect, share and support
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Educate parents and interested individuals on the academic and social needs and opportunities for talented youth
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Offer social opportunities and connections for gifted children
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Encourage gifted children to serve others and their community
While the focus of IGNITE is the gifted learner, the group is inclusive and any and all families in the Stow-Munroe Falls School District are welcome to attend meetings and events