Welcome to DAEG!
Dear Parents,
On behalf of the Darien Advocates for the Education of the Gifted (DAEG), welcome! DAEG is a non-profit organization that seeks to promote excellent education for both our gifted students and all students throughout Darien. To that end, we support both Darien’s Idea Program (Darien’s gifted education program) and Darien’s public school system as a whole through a variety of means:
Extracurricular before/after school programs at both the elementary and middle school levels open to all students in line with the Idea program’s goals and objectives
After school enrichment programs during spring/fall conference weeks at all elementary schools
Twice annual round table discussions with Darien’s Idea Program Coordinator Dale Wagner for interested parents
Annual guest speaker/luncheon on the various needs and opportunities available for gifted students
SAT preparation for 7th graders interested in applying to various advanced summer programs such as the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY)
Significant annual grants for any and all qualified Darien Public School teachers and para-professionals for professional enhancement
Becoming involved in DAEG is a great way for you to stay connected and make a difference, and we welcome all interested volunteers!
We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you in person.
Karin Sharp & Suzanne Domenici
DAEG Co-Presidents
2012-2013
