GDCALN Organizational Information 

The Network

Greater Dane County Advanced Learner Network (GDCALN) is a non-profit organization of 35-40 school districts in the greater Dane County region.

We have five annual meetings where committee work and student programs are reviewed and planned for each school year.

We work in collaboration with other organizations, including WATG (Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted), WCATY (Wisconsin Center for Academically Talented Youth), and the UW Office of Education (University of Wisconsin-Madison).

Joining the Network

Membership is open to school districts and educational organizations in the greater Dane County area. 

One or more individuals may participate in GDCALN activities for each membership.  In general, participating individuals will be staff from the member organizations with responsibilities for gifted and talented education. 

Membership is activated by paying annual dues, which cover general services of the organization to which all members are entitled. 

Paid members have voting privileges in the organization: one vote per membership. 

Members may also pay additional fees for specific programs and staff development opportunities.

 History of the Network

History of Greater Dane County Talented & Gifted Network - As Remembered by Ruth Robinson, February 2007

Update from Professor Emeritus Bob Clasen-  2014-15 School year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Greater Dane Adv. Learner Network Haiku Contest

A Tribute to the Clasens - WATG Conference 2018