The Advanced Academics and Talent Development Advisory Committee (AATD) is one of the 14 advisory committees under the umbrella of the Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL). AATD meets monthly during the school year, advises School Board of needs of gifted/advanced students in Arlington Public Schools, and annually reviews the Local Plan for the Gifted. This committee makes recommendations to the School Board every two years.
We are always looking for parents, teachers, and community members to join us in our advocacy of gifted/advanced learners in Arlington County Public Schools. If you would like to be a part of these discussion, please complete the ACTL Subject-Matter Advisory Committee Application on the ACTL page.
Join the AATD/GSACAATD/GSAC Yearly Reports
AATD (formerly known as GSAC) writes a report and/or makes recommendations to support improving the ways Arlington Public Services meets the needs of its gifted/advanced learners. These reports detail changes that are being made from year to year, along with how students are being impacted by new initiatives and programs.
AATS 2023-2024
GSAC 2021-2022
GSAC 2020-2021
Gifted Services Program Evaluation
Policy directives established for Arlington Public Schools require systematic evaluation of personnel, schools, and programs to encourage continuous improvement. All instructional program areas within the Department of Instruction conduct a districtwide program evaluation on a 6-year cycle.
The Gifted Services Office initiated the design of its program evaluation in the 2014 – 2015 school year. The results of the three-year evaluation process was presented to the APS School Board on June 29, 2017.
Program Evaluation: Gifted Services Presentation to School Board
Program Evaluation: Gifted Services Executive Summary
Program Evaluation: Gifted Services Report
Outside Consultant Program Evaluation by Dr. Joyce Van Tassel-Baska