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EQUITY IN GIFTED EDUCATION

Mission

The mission of the project is to address the inequity in gifted education by identifying and supporting gifted students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Through the approach that involves educators, parents, and policymakers, the project aims to raise awareness about the untapped cognitive talent in low socio-economic status (SES) families. By providing targeted interventions and resources, the project seeks to empower these students to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to society. Ultimately, the mission is to promote equity and inclusivity in gifted education, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive academically.

Vision

The vision of the project is to create a transformative educational landscape where every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, has equal access to opportunities in gifted education. By fostering a culture of diversity, excellence, and inclusivity, the project envisions a future where cognitive talent is recognized and nurtured in all students, leading to a more vibrant and innovative society. Through collaborative efforts with educators, parents, and policymakers, the project aims to inspire systemic change that values and supports gifted students from disadvantaged backgrounds, paving the way for a more equitable and enriched educational system.

Aim & Objectives

The main aim of the project is to improve the representation of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds in gifted programmes.

1

To identify the cognitive talent of gifted students from disadvantaged; backgrounds.

2

To improve their knowledge of and skill in using academic language;

3

To involve their parents more actively with their learning processes. These sub-objectives are aimed at achieving the main objective of the project, which is to improve the representation of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds in gifted programmes.

MICRO
level

Improving the academic outcomes of individual students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

MESO
level

Improving the practices of schools and other organizations that work with gifted students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

MACRO
level

Contributing to equity and inclusion in gifted education across the European Union.

Levels of impact

Target
groups

Primary

Gifted students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Secondary

Teachers and parents of gifted students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Tertiary

European school leaders, school boards, and governments.

Project supported by

Implemented by:

Stichting VO Haaglanden, Bureau Talent, Thomas More Mechelen, Dublin City University, Kolegji Heimerer

Welcome to our project dedicated to identifying and supporting students with exceptional cognitive abilities from disadvantaged backgrounds.