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Vision and Mission
 
 
Vision
Supporters of Talented and Gifted Education (STAGE) is a volunteer community that advocates for educational excellence and opportunity for talented and gifted children in Naperville Community Unit School District 203.
 
 
Mission
STAGE partners with District 203 to combine resources and support educational excellence for students. 
 
 
Goals and Activities
STAGE supports its mission by:

 

1.       Advocating on behalf of gifted students in District 203

a.       Develop meaningful partnership and working relationship with District 203 administrators, School Board and teachers of gifted and enrichment programs

·  Improve STAGE’s knowledge of school district’s programs, direction and goals

·   Develop ongoing relationship with District 203 administrators responsible for gifted programs

·   Increase visibility of STAGE within the school district

·   Attend School Board meetings to understand key issues within the district and to speak on behalf of gifted issues as necessary

b.      Involvement with the Illinois Association of Gifted Children (IAGC)

c.       Participate in Springfield Day which raises awareness of gifted issues and funding needs at the state level

 

2.       Connecting parents of talented and gifted children with each other and providing  resources to support parents and their child

a.       Sponsor annual Project IDEA+ (PI+) picnic to provide opportunity for students in this program to meet prior to the start of the school year

b.      Work with District 203 to add classes on gifted topics for Parent University

c.       Host periodic outings or events for parents and their children.  Examples might include outings to Waubonsee planetarium or DuPage Children’s Museum, organizing a chess tournament, sponsoring a First Lego League information night, hosting a STAGE family picnic.

d.      Publicize Facebook group for District 203 parents to discuss gifted issues and concerns

 

3.       Providing information for parents on gifted programs in the school district as well as educational and enrichment opportunities in the surrounding community

a.       Publish monthly email newsletter highlighting gifted issues, resources and activities.  Implement email distribution software to better track email addresses and usage.

b.      Revamp website to make it easier to navigate and find information.  Regularly maintain website with updated information on gifted issues, District 203 programs and community resources.

c.       Host Summer Resource Fair which offers information on summer learning opportunities for children

 

4.       Improving communication between families, schools and the school district regarding gifted education

a.       Provide parent education programs on topics of interest to District 203’s gifted community

b.      Update STAGE flyer and provide it to the parents of all students in Honors Math, Project IDEA , Project IDEA+ programs

c.       Work with school district to improve communication about K-3 enrichment program including information about how students are identified, how curriculum is provided and how parents are notified about their child’s participation

 

 

History
 In 1987, the Naperville League of Women Voters formed a task force that evolved into a study of gifted education. The gifted education programs in twelve suburban area school districts were examined. As a result of the investigation, an action committee was created, which served as the catalyst for the formation of STAGE.

 

STAGE became a formal organization in February 1990.  In April 1998, STAGE entered a formal community partnership with School District 203.