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**Important Notice - Please Read:**
Bill # A01502 (included below) which amends state education law and mandates gifted education in NYS, has been introduced to the Assembly education committee by Assemblyman Fred Thiele of Suffolk County. Catherine Nolan, as the chair of the education committee will determine when or if this bill will be put on the agenda. So, we need to convince Ms. Nolan and other members that the bill should be discussed. At the same time, we need to find a sponsor for a corresponding bill (as yet unwritten) in the Senate.
Send your letters to all of the members of the education committee, making certain you include the bill number(or a copy of the bill), and asking for their support. Include your name and address.( E-mails and phone calls are not as effective.)
This bill will only move forward with your help.
Audrey Dowling, AGATE President
NYS Assembly Education Committee
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Catherine Nolan -Chair
DISTRICT OFFICE
45-25 47th Street
Woodside, NY 11377
718-784-319
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61-08 Linden Street
Ridgewood, NY 11385
718-456-9492
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LOB 836
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-4851
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Carmen E. Arroyo
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384 East 149 Street, Suite 608
Bronx, NY 10455
718-292-2901
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LOB 301
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5402
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Michael Benedetto
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3369 E. Tremont Ave.
Bronx, NY 10461
718-892-2235
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LOB 919
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5296
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James F. Brennan
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1414 Cortelyou Road
Brooklyn, NY 11226
718-940-0641
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LOB 842
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5377
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Barbara M. Clark
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97-01 Springfield Boulevard
Queens Village, NY 11429
718-479-2333
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LOB 702
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-4711
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Ruben Diaz, Jr .
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1163 Manor Avenue
Bronx, NY 10472
718-893-0202
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LOB 419
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5514
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Patricia A. Eddington
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38 Oak St. Suite 5
Patchogue, NY 11772
631-207-0073
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LOB 639
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-4901
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Steve Englebright
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149 Main Street
East Setauket, NY 11733
631-751-3094
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LOB 824
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-4804
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Aurelia Greene
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930 Grand Concourse
Suite E
Bronx, NY 10451
718-538-2000
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ALBANY OFFICE
LOB 646
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5671
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Earlene Hooper
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50 Clinton Street
Suite 214
Hempstead, NY 11550
516-489-6610
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LOB 939
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5861
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Susan V. John
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840 University Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
585-244-5255
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LOB 522
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-4527
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Tom Kirwan
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190 South Plank Road
Newburgh, NY 12550
845-562-0888
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LOB 725
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5762
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William B. Magnarelli
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Room 840
333 East Washington Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-428-9651
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David G. McDonough
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3000 Hempstead Turnpike
Suite 110
Levittown, NY 11756
516-731-8830
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LOB 533
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-4633
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Joel M. Miller
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3 Neptune Road
Suite A19E
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845-463-1635
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ALBANY OFFICE
LOB 437
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5725
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William L. Parment
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Hotel Jamestown Bldg.
Room 809
Jamestown, NY 14701
716-664-7773
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LOB 547
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-4511
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Amy Paulin
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700 White Plains Rd.
Suite 252
Scarsdale, NY 10583
914-723-1115
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LOB 327
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5585
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Phil Ramos
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1010 Suffolk Ave.
Brentwood, NY 11717
631-435-3214
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LOB 650
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5185
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Bill Reilich
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2737WestRidge Rd.
Rochester, NY 14626
585-225-4190
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Albany, NY 12248
518-455-4664
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Bob Reilly
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3 Halfmoon Executive Park Drive
Clifton Park, NY 12065
518-371-0568
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LOB 430
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5931
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Joseph S. Saladino
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200 Boundary Ave.
Massapequa, NY 11758
516-844-0635
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LOB 722
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5305
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Teresa R. Sayward
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7559 Court St. Rm. 203
PO Box 217
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
518-873-3803
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21 Bay Street
Suite 206
Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-792-4546
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LOB 940
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5565
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Mike Spano
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35 East Grassy Sprain Rd.
4th Floor
Yonkers, NY 10710
914-779-8805
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Room 402
Legislative Office Building
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-3662
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Robert K. Sweeney
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270-B North Wellwood Ave
Lindenhurst, NY 11757-3708
631-957-2087
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LOB 837
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5787
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Fred W. Thiele, Jr.
- Sponsored the Bill
(Send him a Thank you )
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2302 Main Street
Box 3062
Bridgehampton, NY 11932
631-537-2583
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LOB 443
Albany, NY 12248
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Paul D. Tonko
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Guy Park Manor
366 West Main St.
Amsterdam, NY 12010
518-843-0227
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LOB 713
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5197
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Harvey Weisenberg
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20 West Park Ave.
Long Beach, NY 11561
516-431-0500
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LOB 731
Albany, NY 12248
518-455-3028
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BILL NO A01502A
01/09/2007 referred to education
03/21/2007 amend and recommit to education
03/21/2007 print number 1502a
A01502 Votes:
A01502 Memo:
BILL NUMBER:A1502A
TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the education law, in relation to teacher training in programs for gifted students; to repeal certain provisions of such law relating thereto; and making an appropriation therefore.
PURPOSE: To ensure the provisions of educational services for gifted and talented students.
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: Section 1 amends education law by adding S3004(4) to require, as part of licensure and certification for teachers and certain educational professionals, three credits of course work or training in the education of gifted and talented students, as well as the inclusion of practices to identify gifted children in required professional development plans.
Section 2 amends S32004(2-b) of education law to require school districts to provide gifted students with instruction under a teacher with appropriate training in educating gifted pupils. This section also requires school districts to provide acceleration opportunities in grades one, three and five, similar to those currently required in grade eight.
Section 3 amends S3208(5)(d) of education law to require that school districts notify parents if diagnostic screening indicates that their child is possibly gifted. This section also entitles such child to gifted instruction.
Section 4 appropriates one million dollars ($1,000,000) to fund teacher training in instruction of gifted pupils.
JUSTIFICATION: It is important that our education system is able to meet the needs of its brightest students, so New York can continue to produce and retain talented leaders. In a time of serious anxiety over whether or not New York`s education system is preparing our youth to succeed in an increasingly competitive global economy, it is ironic that current state law abandons this state’s most promising citizens.
Currently New York State Education Law does not require schools to provide any services to gifted and talented students. Given this and the lack of funding for gifted and talented programs, many schools are simply ignoring their most gifted students. Gifted and Talented Aid is provided through Comprehensive Operating Aid, allowing schools to cut gifted and talented programs and apply the funds elsewhere. The "No Child Left Behind Act" has focused national attention on how schools can better educate their lower-achieving With this school officials feel obligated to prioritize programs that address the needs of their most disadvantaged students.
Funds are distributed to academic intervention services, English as a second language programs, and special education at the expense of gifted education. While the need to pour resources into these programs is undeniably great, to neglect gifted and talented students not only stifles the potential of New York’s high-achievers, but is a disservice to all New Yorkers. This does not need to be a zero-sum game.
Ultimately, encouraging schools to provide challenging programs for gifted and talented students raises the bar for all. Advancing high quality instruction under accomplished teachers should always be a priority.
In order to promote the continued development of exceptionally intelligent children, this bill encourages greater awareness of gifted and talented students, requires schools to provide instruction for gifted students and supplies funds to assist schools in offering such services.
FISCAL IMPACT: This measure provides one million dollars ($1,000,000), or so much thereof as may be necessary, for payment of aid to training services for teachers providing instruction to gifted and talented students.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This bill will take effect on the first of July following the date on which it shall have become law.
SOCE Information:
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Fingerprint clearance is not required for the the SOCE.
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The School Violence and Child Abuse Workshop is not required for the
SOCE.
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The Office of Teaching will now accept applications for the SOCE until
September 1, 2004.
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All applicants for the SOCE must hold a permanent teaching certificate
at the time they apply.
Questions may be directed to Mary Daley at State Ed
mdaley@MAIL.NYSED.GOV
There are several things happening on the state and federal level as of this date.
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On the federal level, we have a great deal of activity with regards to restoring Jacob Javits funding and the passage of ESEA. Please visit the
NAGC web site for for
Javits funding and
ESEA
updates. There are links for contacting your elected representatives as well. Also, be sure to read Carol Ann Tomlinson's published article in the November 6th edition of Newsweek on the topic of "No Child Left Behind".
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Update - January 19, 2004
Please read the following Wall St Journal article on how the new "No Child Left Behind" initiative may be leaving behind gifted students: Initiative to Leave No Child Behind Leaves Out Gifted
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On the state level, we have changes to the regulations requiring teachers to have an extension certificate in Gifted Education beginning 2/2/2004. Link directly to the new extension regulations by visiting the NYS Education Department.
If you'd like to contact your state representatives visit the following web sites:
New York State Assembly
New York State Senate
Aditional Links:
New York Legislative Contacts
Education Key Contacts
Human Resources Pipeline
Sample Letter
Updates
SOCE for GT Teachers
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