Perkiomen Valley PAGE

Mission

The mission of Perkiomen Valley PAGE is to focus attention on mentally gifted children and their right to an appropriate program of education; to protect and improve existing legislation for the gifted; to act as a resource for information and consultation in encouraging study, experimentation, and improvement of education of the mentally gifted; to educate the public about the needs of the gifted and the activities of the organization; and to act as a support group for parents, children and all other persons interested in the growth and development of gifted children.

"Pennsylvania is one of the few states which have chosen to place the educational needs of the gifted child under the protection of the Special Education Laws of the Commonwealth. This was done in recognition of the fact that highly gifted youngsters are not always appropriately served in a regular classroom setting. This legal framework helps to ensure that this special group of PA students has access to an appropriate education. However, the full implementation of the law for any individual child is always dependent upon the advocacy of the parent working in partnership with the school district and the child's teachers." Source: PA PAGE, Affiliate Chapter of the National Association of Gifted Education

What can PV PAGE do for Parents?

• Provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and problems concerning gifted students
• Provide a united voice in support of programs for gifted students
• Represent the needs of gifted children at district committee meetings in support of policy and curriculum initiatives
• Alert parents to key legislation issues
• Provide information regarding Special Education rights and regulations as well as due process to parents with gifted students

What can PV PAGE do for Students?

• Help develop curriculum and program alternatives for the gifted by working with school teachers and administrators
• Monitor state-wide legislation and the implementation of Special Education Regulations affecting gifted education
• Advocate appropriate educational experiences for gifted students
• Enlist support for the gifted from other advocacy and professional groups