The Broad-Based Planning Committee is a diverse group of stakeholders organized to review the continuous development and implementation of the services and programs for high ability students.

The committee serves as the:

• Representation of key stakeholders
• Sounding board for programmatic ideas
• Keeper of the vision or high ability education
• Assessor of the degree to which program goals are being met
• Impetus for improvement
• Ambassador for high ability services in the community

Recommended Members:

• School Board Member
• District Administrator
• Building Administrators
• Teachers
• Counselors/Social Workers
• Family/Community Representatives

Members have an interest in advocacy for high ability education and include some decision-makers within the corporation. The high ability coordinator keeps a record of official members, including contact information, meeting dates, and agendas.

Broad-Based Planning Committee Responsibilities:

• Review the five required plans available for public inspection (511 IAC 6-9.1-1)
• Review implementation of each of the five required plans.
• Review the results of the programs for student switch high ability, including student assessment results, program effectiveness, and student achievement (IC 20-36-2).
• Review the action plan for improvement related to the five plans.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship between school staff and the committee.
• Review a three to five year strategic plan for program development.