Resources for Parents

National Association for Gifted Children:  https://www.nagc.org/

Parent Concern: 

If a parent has a concern regarding the gifted and talented program, the following should take place: 

1. Parents should discuss concerns with the Gifted and Talented Teacher. 

2. If not resolved the parent should contact the School Principal or Director of Curriculum and Instruction. 

3. If not resolved, the parent should contact the Superintendent.  Should the concern still not be remediated, the parent may be presented to the board of education.  

4. Finally, the parent may file a petition of appeal of the Board’s written decision to the Commissioner of Education through the Office of Controversies and Disputes. 

Complaints: 

An individual who believes the district has not complied with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:35-34 et seq. may file a complaint with the Board of Education.  This policy for filing a complaint shall be linked to the homepage of the Board’s Internet website.  The Board shall issue a decision, in writing, to affirm, reject, or modify the district’s action in the matter.  The individual may then file a petition of appeal of the Board’s written decision to the Commissioner of Education through the Office of Controversies and Disputes in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:6-9 and the procedures set forth in State Board of Education regulations.