1. SAGE stands for:
Special And Gifted Education.
The Plano Council of PTAs established the SAGE committee
to provide an opportunity for families and teachers of
students who learn differently to share resources and
friendship. If you or someone you know has a child who
participates in Special Education, the PACE (Gifted and
Talented Program) or simply is an exceptional diverse
learner, this is your chance to come together with others!
SAGE
PISD Council of PTAs
sage@planopta.org
Local SAGE contact:
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SAGE Home
www.planopta.org/sage.htm
Start here for education, communication,
resources and all things SAGE.
SAGE Event Calendar
General and special interest events are
posted here year round. It’s all online.
Special And Gifted Education
Special And Gifted Education
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Communication
Education
Support
Special And Gifted Education
Special And Gifted Education
Socials
Just because school is over
doesn’t mean friendships are.
Start a campus social group
with the STARS program
(Students Together Achieving
Remarkable Success).
Bring H.O.P.E. (Helping Our
Peers Excel) to your campus.
Local News
Local school contact
information.
Approximately 25% of the PISD
student population has a special
learning need.
Who, What,
Where, When,
Web
It’s All Online!

2. Communication
Special And Gifted Education
Special And Gifted Education
No matter where you
may be on the path of educating your
children, there are families who have
traveled ahead of you and families
who will follow after you. It is vital
that we combine our knowledge, our
experience, and our resources to benefit
all our children along the way.
Contact: sage@planopta.org
SAGE sponsors various classes and seminars throughout
the year to provide families and educators the latest
information. These classes are usually free of charge.
Popular topics:
n Managing the IEP Process
n Advocating for your Child
n Study Skills for Gifted Students
n SENG Clinics
(Serving the Emotional Needs of the Gifted)
n Special Needs Trusts
n Summer Camp Vendor Fair
Education
SAGE facilitates the formation of special interest
groups so that families can share the information
that is most relevant to their needs.
Support group listings by interest and/or
campus can be found on the
SAGE websitelink at:
www.planopta.org/sage.htm.
Support
The primary objective of SAGE is to promote dynamic
communication between educators, families and the
community. It is through cooperation that we help
ensure that all diverse learners derive the most from
their education. The SAGE
website at www.planopta.org/
sage.htm is communication
central with event calendars,
updates, resource links and
contact information for local
school chairpersons.