From Harford County Public Schools: The Board of Education of Harford County Public Schools is seeking applicants for membership on its Citizen Advisory Committees. Membership is open to all Harford County residents, including those without children in the school system. As an advisory, each committee makes recommendations to the Superintendent of Schools. Each committee will […]
Hickory Elementary Qualifies for Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education School Award; 1 of Only 8 Maryland Schools to Receive Designation
From Harford County Public Schools: The Board of Education of Harford County met for a Budget Work Session at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2013, followed by a Board Business Meeting at 8:00 p.m., in the Board Room of the HCPS/A.A. Roberty Building and took the following actions or received the following presentations: Recognized […]
Golczewski: “Correcting the Inequality Does Not Have to be an Expensive Hardship on Schools”
From Yvonne Golczewski: The Need for Equity Gifted learners can be found in every conceivable demographic population. Contrary to what our media would have us believe, they do not have a stereotypical appearance. They come in every skin color and are from every culture and economic strata. They can be found anywhere in the world. […]
Community Forums Planned to Gather Input on Gifted and Talented Education in Harford County Public Schools
From Harford County Public Schools: The Harford County Public Schools Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) for Gifted and Talented Education invites parents to attend one of four community forums held at multiple Harford County Public Libraries to provide feedback and input on programs and services. CAC members will lead discussion in small groups. Participants will have […]
Maryland Summer Centers To Offer Gifted and Talented Programs for Students Entering Grades 3 – 12; Application Deadline is April 15
From Harford County Public Schools: The registration deadline is looming for the 14 Maryland Summer Centers coordinated through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). For 45 years, the Summer Centers program has offered unique instructional experiences for gifted and talented students entering grades 3 through 12. Students have the opportunity to work with like-minded […]
Harford County Public Schools Citizen Advisory Committees Seek New Membership, Application Deadline March 16
From the Harford County Board of Education: The Board of Education of Harford County Public Schools is seeking applicants for membership on its Citizen Advisory Committees. Membership is open to all Harford County residents, including those without children in the school system. The Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee is open to any parent of a […]
Top Students From Fallston Middle School Are Recognized for Academic Excellence by Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth
From The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth: Harford County Public School students Alex Mathoniere and Megan O’Neill were recently honored as two of the brightest young students in the nation at a statewide awards ceremony for gifted children sponsored by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY). The Center honored these […]
Harford County Board of Education Work Session Oct. 17: Citizen Advisory Committee Recommendations on Sex Education, Career and Technology Programs, Safety and Security, Gifted Education, Special Education
The members of the Harford County Board of Education will hear annual reports from the board’s five citizen advisory committees at a board work session planned for October 17. Reports and recommendations are expected from the committees on family life education, career and technology education, school safety and security, gifted education and special education. Below […]