Continued public support can assist in recruiting and maintaining quality teachers for gifted students. Finally, public endorsement is desperately needed to advocate for state mandates for gifted education so that appropriate educational opportunities can be assured to all gifted students. Again, citizens play a vital role in developing and establishing policies relating to education. Continued legislative support is needed to ensure a certain future for gifted education. There are several reasons why parents make excellent ambassadors for spreading the word about gifted education.
Parents are a primary, direct link between the school and the general community.
This link can be nurtured and strengthened to become a vital and valuable resource. While parents can be an excellent connection to the community, to be an effective advocate it is necessary to become well informed of the issues and policies relating to gifted education within the local school districts and state. Thorough research to acquire a strong knowledge base on concerns relating to gifted education will enhance accurate communication with the public. Misinformation can create more harm than good. They may know of activists in your area.