http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/460205/Does-anyone-have-any-experience-in-a-Support-group-for-Parents-of-Gifted-and-Talented-Students We have a small number of parents that got together to act as a advocacy group for our local Gifted and Talented Program (current budget constraints put the 50% FTE Staff Coordinator position at risk of being cut). The position has been saved however, we would like to continue advancing and supporting GT efforts. GreatSchools en-us Anonymous I would post your question on the SENG website (Supporting The Needs of the Gifted). http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/460205/Does-anyone-have-any-experience-in-a-Support-group-for-Parents-of-Gifted-and-Talented-Students?cpage=1#comment_539357 5100.539357 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:23:55 -0700 healthy11 LoveEducation, how large is your district? What percentage of students are in the G/T realm? (In other words, what's the maximum number of parents you could expect to be interested ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/460205/Does-anyone-have-any-experience-in-a-Support-group-for-Parents-of-Gifted-and-Talented-Students?cpage=1#comment_460878 5100.460878 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:35:00 -0700 lockmama LoveEducation, You might look into other parent GT groups in your area. Hopefully your state GT office can put you into touch with other parent groups in your area. If ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/460205/Does-anyone-have-any-experience-in-a-Support-group-for-Parents-of-Gifted-and-Talented-Students?cpage=1#comment_460778 5100.460778 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:04:15 -0700 LoveEducation We are at an informal stage of our group and would like to formalize it and add some structure. We also are looking for best practices, goals, and tasks that ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/460205/Does-anyone-have-any-experience-in-a-Support-group-for-Parents-of-Gifted-and-Talented-Students?cpage=1#comment_460768 5100.460768 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:57:41 -0700 MagnetMom FTE = Full-time equivalent. 50% would be a half-day staffed position, healthy.LoveEducation, I've not been part of a formal GATE support group, but as you've found the budgeting mess in ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/460205/Does-anyone-have-any-experience-in-a-Support-group-for-Parents-of-Gifted-and-Talented-Students?cpage=1#comment_460572 5100.460572 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:54:31 -0700 healthy11 Hi. I'm not sure what you're asking, or what FTE stands for, but in my community, I've been involved in GT parent support programs over the years (we had a ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/460205/Does-anyone-have-any-experience-in-a-Support-group-for-Parents-of-Gifted-and-Talented-Students?cpage=2#comment_460566 5100.460566 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:48:47 -0700