Legisl ative Citation
Links to Rel ated Web Sites
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended, Title V, Part D, Subpart 6, Sec. 5464(d); 20 U.S.C. 7253c(d)
http://www.ed.gov/programs/javits/index.html http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/nrcgt.html http://www.ed.gov/programs/edresearchcenters/ applicant.html
Progr am Regul ations
EDGAR Progr am Description
The National Research Center for the Education of Gifted and Talented Youth conducts research for the purpose of carrying out activities described in Sec. 5464(b) of the statute, including research on methods and techniques for identifying and teaching gifted and talented students and for using gifted and talented programs and methods to serve all students. It also conducts program evaluations and surveys. As part of its work, the center collects, analyzes, and develops information about gifted and talented education. Emphasis is given to the identification of and services for students traditionally not included in gifted and talented education, including individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP), individuals with disabilities, and individuals living under economically disadvantaged conditions. For information about research activities conducted by the center, see the list of statutory use of funds for demonstration projects under the Javits authority (see Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education, # 84.206A, under topical heading “Academic Improvement”). T ypes of Projects
The center conducts a variety of research studies for the purpose of carrying out activities described in Sec. 5464(b) of the statute. Education Level (by category )
K–12 Subject Inde x
Gifted, Research, Research and Development, Talent Contact Information
Name
David Sweet
E-mail Address
David.Sweet@ed.gov
Mailing Address U.S. Department of Education Institute of Education Sciences 555 New Jersey Ave. N.W., Ste. 621 Washington, DC 20208-5573 Telephone
202-219-1728
Fax
202-219-2030
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