News & Updates
Gifted Education
12-28-2009 Eligibility Changes in 2010 for the Missouri Teacher of the Year. This year, changes have been made to the eligibility criteria for the Missouri Teacher of the Year Program. Previously, school personnel whose duties were primarily administrative, supervisory or focusing on professional development were ineligible. This restriction included guidance counselors, librarians, instructional coaches and other similar positions. Beginning in 2010-2011, individuals in these positions who have a Missouri teaching certificate are now eligible to participate in the Teacher of the Year Program. Principals and other administrators are still ineligible.
11-30-2009
The Missouri Scholars Academy will be held at the University of Missouri-Columbia from June 13-July 3, 2010 for gifted students who have completed their sophomore year of high school. The student application deadline is
February 11, 2010.
Timeline (pdf)
GAM Day at the Capitol is Thursday, February 25, 2010
from 10 - 12.