Zhuang questions DOE on gifted and talented program data
Zhuang expresses disappointment that DOE was unprepared to answer questions about her bills on G&T and special education access. She asks about the effect of G&T participation on specialized high school admission and cites her own research showing 12% higher admission chances. DOE officials say they do not have the data readily available.
Thank you, Chair.
Actually, I'm very disappointed.
The early childhood education did not show up.
No, they're here.
They're here?
Yes, ma'am.
Oh, okay.
Very good.
On the statement said early child division don't have any purview of gifted and talented program, right?
But how come you guys have purview here about early child education program, which also run by DOE?
You guys showed up all mayor's announcement about pre-K, 3K, which are also DOE programs.
And now you are choosing, come to different talent program.
You guys don't have any purview over?
Is that Terry picking?
Or I don't know how, who gonna answer my question.
Veronica Cuellar, I believe you're referring to the Mayor's Office of Early Childhood Education in the letter.
The Division of Early Childhood Education is involved with gifted and talented, however.
So no one come from administration side to testify about my bill?
We have members from the Division of Early Childhood from New York City Public Schools with us today.
Okay, they are here today?