Connecticut Association For The Gifted Announces New Grant Program

WOODBRIDGE — The Connecticut Association for the Gifted (CAG) has announced it will be offering $25,000 in grants to public school teachers to help create new projects that serve high ability students. Eligible applicants are Connecticut public elementary and secondary teachers. Grants will range from $250 to $2,500 and can be used to cover the costs of new projects.

The announcement was made in conjunction with Connecticut’s Week of the Gifted Child, July 10-14, as designated by Governor John Rowland. By awarding these grants, CAG hopes to augment existing school programs by providing funds for programming, materials and specialized expertise; provide support for new programs; establish interdistrict connections between gifted programs, especially between urban and suburban districts; and support the development and dissemination of materials and methods which reach a large number of high ability learners according to Pat Tynan-Krawzcyk, CAG President.

Ms Tynan-Krawzcyk said “the association is seeking to make the grants program an annual event and hopes that this investment in special projects will lead to additional services and opportunities for gifted children throughout the state.” CAG would welcome any corporate or individual sponsorship to ensure the continuation and expansion of the grants program.

Applications will be mailed in the fall and must be completed by no later than October 27, 2000. Awards will be made by December 1, 2000. Applicants will be notified by mail of their awards.

CAG is a nonprofit, volunteer advocacy organization founded in 1969. Membership consists of parents, teachers, administrators and others who support the needs of gifted and talented students in the state of Connecticut.

CAG sponsors “Minds in Motion” events, which are fast-paced workshops for children, at various locations throughout the state. It also sponsors conferences, speakers and parent and teacher support groups. The organization publishes a membership newsletter, maintains an active website (ctgifted.org) and works with the state legislature and Department of Education in striving to better meet the unique educational needs of these special children.

For more information on CAG and/or the New Grants Program, contact Pat Tynan-Krawzcyk, president, at 203/389-8882.