July 22, 2010: 2010-11 School Year Student Directory Registration Form

GET A FREE GIFTED STUDENT DIRECTORY
Free for those who fill out the Gifted / CAPA Directory Form


Each year PGE publishes a "Gifted Student Directory" that is available to all families in the gifted and CAPA programs at Washington School Academy and Auburn Academy. However, you have to fill out the directory form to get the directory. This directory serves as an important networking and informational tool for parents, teachers, and students.

Click here for a pdf version of the form that you can download, complete, and mail to the address on the form. Listed in the directory are class lists, students, parents, all gifted and CAPA teachers, staff and administrators as well as contacts for PTO and Booster club. Also listed are contacts for school board and administrators. PGE will also use the contact emails to inform parents of important issues and events regarding the gifted and CAPA programs.

Publishing the program is our only real fundraiser which allows us to fulfill our mission. Thanks for all those who contribute to PGE. Click here to find out how PGE works for the Gifted and CAPA programs and how you can help.

 

2009-2010 Seniors to Apply for Ruth Harris Scholarship

It is time for seniors in the gifted program (Academy and/or CAPA program) who have been in the program for all four high school years to apply for a $500 scholarship award.
In addition to the recognition of such an award, PGE will award one or two $500 scholarships that can be used for college book expenses.
The deadline is April 30. Applications can be obtained at the counselor's office at Auburn or by clicking this link: Download Application (pdf).

The Ruth Harris Scholarship award is given by the Parents for Gifted Education in remembrance of Ruth Harris, -a dedicated administrator for the gifted program in the Rockford Public Schools for many years. She passed away while in the position of director of the gifted program.

In 1975, Ruth Harris began working for the Rockford Public Schools as the psychologist of its nascent gifted program. In the subsequent years, Ruth became the mainstay of the program, weathering many changes in district and school administrations, student populations, and definitions of "giftedness." She showed a special sincere interest in keeping the gifted program strong.

Those who knew her well often have remarked how much she cared for the students. In her conversations she showed a special interest in students who showed a passion and energy for learning.

This scholarship is targeted towards those students who best embody the creativity, drive, intellectual intensity, and leadership the gifted program seeks to nurture in gifted students; but not singularly for success in a career, but more importantly for the joy in the pursuit of knowledge itself.

U.S. News & World Report magazine names Auburn High School one of America’s best public high schools (2008)
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June 13, 2006: Academy Word Paper Survey Results

Click here to view the results of a survey regarding the Word Paper assignment for Academy Junior English.

December 2, 2005: Auburn Student Survey Results

The results of the Auburn Academy Student Survey regarding school workload are in and tallied. Click here to see a spreadsheet summary of the results. Click here to see a complete summary of student comments.

Why Gifted?

Click here to read an updated version of a concise but thorough explanation of the benefits and advantages of choosing the Gifted Program for your child's education. (pdf format)

PGE Meeting Minutes for 2000-2002 are now available in the PGE Archives. Click the button or click here to go to the Archives Page.

Welcome to the web site for PGE. PGE is an organization dedicated to students in the Rockford, Illinois public school system who have opted to participate in the differentiated Centralized Academic, Creative and Performing Arts Gifted Program of Rockford Public Schools District 205.

PGE Purpose:

  • To support and promote gifted education in District 205; involving parents, faculty members and administrators.

    PGE Goals:
  • To advocate for continuation and expansion of the District 205 Academic and CAPA Gifted Program.
  • To provide speakers and develop programs pertinent to the education and parenting of gifted children.
  • To provide an opportunity for networking with parents who have children in the Program.

PGE has a printed newsletter covering the program as well as events and issues concerning gifted education outside of Rockford. Minutes from past meetings available.
Click here or on the button marked Newsletters to view the current and past newsletters as well as minutes from prior PGE meetings.

Join PGE: Click here to download the Registration form for PGE (pdf format - click here to learn about pdf files.) You can contact a PGE board member if you have any questions. Click here for contact information.

Click here or on the button marked State News to view information Terry James Mohaupt, Chairman, ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED CHILDREN Parent Affiliates; IAGC Liaison, and Past President, PARENTS FOR GIFTED EDUCATION.

Click here or the button marked Articles for articles and stories about Gifted Education.

Click here or the button marked FAQs for Frequently Asked Questions.

Click here or the button marked Contact / Links for Contact Information as well as a listing of useful links.

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