January 13 2026 Jordan School District Board of Education - Live Stream
Gifted and Talented program overview
Report on state-funded gifted and talented resource usage
Expansion strategies for gifted and talented services
Analysis of student identification data and testing results
Discussion of myths surrounding gifted education
Support for underrepresented and twice-exceptional students
Comparison of service delivery models (e.g., cluster model vs. Alps)
Review of current site-based specialist roles and outcomes
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (3)
There are just lots of myths that gifted kids will be fine if we don't provide additional services.
A student can be very very bright but also have a learning disability like dyslexia or disgraphia... the abilities can mask a disability.
How can we serve the greatest number of students at the greatest number of locations?
People (5)
Bryce DunfordBoard MemberServing as chair until the arrival of the board president.
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Serving as chair until the arrival of the board president.
“Our illustrious leader, Nikki George, has been rearended on her way to this meeting and is sorting out that issue.”
Explaining the absence of the board president at the start of the meeting.
Nikki GeorgeBoard PresidentArrived later in the meeting to assume chair duties.
Arrived later in the meeting to assume chair duties.
Dr. GodfreySuperintendentAdvocating for gifted and talented programming and data transparency.
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Advocating for gifted and talented programming and data transparency.
“There are some damaging myths around gifted education... we celebrate athletic achievement. But sometimes we are shy about celebrating when someone is much better than most people at academic things.”
Discussing societal attitudes toward gifted students.
Carolyn GoffAdministrator of Teaching and LearningOversees teaching and learning initiatives for the district.
Oversees teaching and learning initiatives for the district.
Rebecca SmithGifted and Talented ConsultantDelivered the presentation on GT program mechanics and metrics.
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Delivered the presentation on GT program mechanics and metrics.
“The services that are offered in a full-time program cannot be duplicated in a part-time or in a pull out or in a general education setting.”
Defending the need for specialized Alps programs.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- January 13th study session, Jordan School District, Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers South Building