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Witnesses tell committee Massachusetts needs mandatory training to serve gifted and advanced learners
Summary
Parents, teachers and advisory‑council members urged the Joint Committee to favorably report H.658, saying DESE's 2019 report and classroom experience show educators lack training to identify and instruct gifted and advanced learners; witnesses asked for preservice coursework, professional development and reporting requirements.
Supporters of House Bill H.658 told the Joint Committee on Education that mandated educator training is necessary to identify and support gifted and advanced learners across the Commonwealth.
Katarina Albert, who said she serves on the Gifted and Talented Education Advisory Council, urged the committee to "favorably report" H.658, saying the 2019 DESE legislative report recognized a lack of educator preparation and…
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