WELCOME TO DAEG Darien Advocates for Education of the Gifted ACHIEVERS NIGHT May 21st, 7:00pm at Darien High School Please make important note of the date change. The annual Achievers Night at the High School is scheduled for May 21^st (not the May 1^st date bolded in the recent DAEG Newsletter). Please change your calendars accordingly. See detailed info below on the event: Achievers’ Night On Wednesday, May 21 at 7 pm in the DHS Auditorium the 9th grade Idea students will be presenting their Achievers' projects. These projects are the culmination of a year of independent study on the topic of their choice. The projects represent many diverse interests. There will be a poster session from 6- 6:50 where refreshments will  be served and presenters will be displaying their work. All are welcome to come to part or all of this event. This is a great opportunity for younger children to be inspired and for the community to support the efforts of these young adults. For more information please contact Danielle Granath 655-9894. See what’s new at the Connecticut Association for the Gifted (“CAG”)
Contact Us 2007-2008 Officers Co-Presidents Mia Cortellesi 655-4659 Carolyn Langelier 655-1486 Treasurer Shyamla Menon 656-1417 Secretary Eileen Ostberg 656-2872 Grant Committee Co-Chairs Amy Barsanti 656-7227 Ann McKee 655-3165 Website Libby Stowell 967-4087 Click here for a complete list of contacts Mailing address DAEG P.O. Box 2127 Darien, CT 06820	What We Do DAEG is a nonprofit Organization that supports The Idea Program, the gifted education program of the Darien, CT public school system. DAEG also supports excellent education for all children in Darien with these activities: Extracurricular enrichment programs open to all students; After-School programs during conference week in the elementary schools; Parent education and guest speakers on the needs and opportunities for gifted students; and SAT preparation for 7^th graders prior to applying to advanced summer programs.	Barbara Harrington Grants The Barbara Harrington Fund was established in 1984 to honor Barbara Harrington, retired teacher and founder of The Idea Program for gifted students in Darien. The Fund is supported by contributions from DAEG members. All teachers in Darien public schools are eligible. Grants support training and projects that will enrich the classroom experience for all students. - 2008 Grant Criteria and Procedures Q&A -2008 Grant Application Form DAEG Special Fund supports grants to teachers, para- professionals, and parents for extra-curricular enrichment programs.