New Online Forums From The General Teaching Council For England the value and benefits of large investment into summer schools for gifted and talented pupils Making changes to the way you teach when can this be called http://www.gtce.org.uk/gtcinfo/forumssum.asp
Extractions: Click on the forum title to read the summary. Do accelerated learning techniques improve the long-term retention of learning? Motivating gifted and talented children Is mentoring a useful support for teachers after their induction year? Does the use of ICT at home have a positive impact on learning in the classroom? ... The gender gap in achievement: girls vs. boys? Participants to this debate shared their classroom-based experiences. They noted that some schools address accelerated learning through a range of techniques of thinking skills and focussing on the challenge and pace that lessons have, trying to stretch children further. The consensus was that accelerated learning has to have a school-wide focus and not be limited to one or two departments. One contributor discussed how at her school each pupil is audited to discover how best they learn, as a way to inform future planning. Another talked of how useful mnemonics are in aiding learning. Above all, accelerated learning techniques can be fun for pupils and encourage teachers to plan for different learning styles. Participants, however, noted that a whole school approach to accelerated learning is the exception rather than the norm.
Annotated Code Of Maryland The general Assembly finds that instruction in methods and techniques that are designed to enable teachers to identify and teach gifted and talented students http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/giftedtalented/statute.htm
Extractions: WEEKEND EDITION Saturday June 12, 2004 Gifted-Children.com content is both timeless and dated . We seek a knowledgeable individual, one dedicated to the cause of gifted and talented children, who would be interested in becoming involved with us in updating and adding to the valuable material presented. Please send a brief description to us at arthur@gifted-children.com Here are URL addresses for additional ways to get involved. To submit your Contributor Profile as an Educator or Professional: http://www.gifted-children.com/contrib.htm To learn about Gifted-Children background: http://www.gifted-children.com/welcome.htm How Motivation Affects Learning What motivates your child to achieve may dictate whether he or she accepts challenges and persists in the face of difficulty, or avoids them and crumbles at the first sign of trouble. Learn how to recognize adaptive and maladaptive motivational patterns and how to cultivate learning goals in your child. Jump to Full NewsWeb Story Music Enrichment Produces Giftedness Music could be the "silver cord" that binds all the elements of superior intellectual development, including the artistic and the physical. Researchers from several disciplines are building up evidence that early music training can stimulate superior intellectual development. This article includes examples of what parents and teachers can do in introducing music early in a child's life.
Extractions: Talented and Gifted Program The Talented and Gifted program provides those students who are intellectually gifted and have an extraordinary potential for achievement with an opportunity to participate in special activities designed to meet their substantially high educational needs. Criteria for entrance into this program include: 1) Assessment through a multi-modal identification process, wherein no singular mechanism, criterion or cut-off score is used for determination of eligibility 2) Evaluation and assessment of academic achievement, academic performance, creative thinking, and cognition/intelligence. Evaluation procedures include: 1) Systematic child find and individual screening in the areas of academic performance, creative thinking, and academic achievement if needed.
Parent's Resources. We need another way to teach him, another way to finally reach A parent organization dedicated to appropriate education for talented and gifted youth, and http://www.ri.net/gifted_talented/parents.html
Extractions: Home Advocacy Characteristics Events ... Sites that are dedicated to Helping Gifted Adults understand what it's all about Dear Mom-I-am, dear Mom-I-am, we have a problem, Mom-I-am. Your son won't do what he must do. He drives me crazy, yes it's true! He will stall and squirm and hum, and leave all of his work undone. He dreams and will not pay attention, have you considered medication? With other kids he does not play, he is alone much of the day. Something does not seem quite right, because I know he must be bright. He seems to learn, despite the rest, but the work is not his best. He is disruptive, yes it's true. He just won't do what he must do! Yes, teacher, I can really see, how frustrating all this must be, A child who does not meet the norm, a child whose mold won't fit the form. I've had him tested on WISC-III, by your approved test agency. He scores far higher than the mean, there's more to this that can be seen. So help us, help us find the way, to teach this child best if we may. He is not like the rest you see, he acts and thinks far differently.
ED262525 1984-00-00 Professional Training For Teachers Of The Gifted And Talente The digest addresses topics related to professional training for teachers of gifted and talented students. general responsibilities of such teachers include organizing enrichment activities for http://www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed262525.html
Extractions: Source: ERIC Clearinghouse on Handicapped and Gifted Children Reston VA. Professional Training for Teachers of the Gifted and Talented. 1984 Digest. THIS DIGEST WAS CREATED BY ERIC, THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ERIC, CONTACT ACCESS ERIC 1-800-LET-ERIC Educators have always supported and challenged the abilities of the gifted and talented. However, only in the twentieth century has an academic discipline existed to provide training for teachers of high potential youth. In the United States alone, over 100 universities offer courses and degree or certificate programs. This Digest examines the roles of teachers of the gifted and talented, the roles of regular classroom teachers, and ways they work together. It also discusses necessary qualifications, ways to locate programs, and career opportunities in this field. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF TEACHERS OF THE GIFTED AND TALENTED?
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Talented And Gifted lists characteristics of gifted and talented Children and that can be used to teach gifted students in information and resources for gifted students, their http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/textbooks/talent.html
Nicholls State University University professors and qualified staff teach the courses. Afternoon Programs. The talented gifted program ends at 1200 pm Parents must pick up students http://www.nicholls.edu/cnc/Y_tag.htm
2003-04 Bulletin - Nicholls State University For middle and secondary school teachers who teach reading, written expression, and spelling to Psychology and Education of the talented and gifted Child. http://www.nicholls.edu/acad/bulletin/Courses/coiedci.html
Extractions: Nicholls State University - Academic Bulletin Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI 13.03) EDCI 504. Seminar in Secondary School Curriculum Studies. 3 3 0. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EDFR 501 or permission of department head as a corequisite with EDFR 501. Critical evaluation of various designs of the curriculum in general and specialized education; investigation and research in content and subject matter areas. Su and Fa only. (13.0301) EDCI 505. Seminar in Elementary School Curriculum Studies. EDCI 512. Exceptional Children. 3 3 0. Current practices and research literature in the psychology and education of the exceptional child and youth. Su only. (13.1001) EDCI 520. Education of Students with Severe/Profound Disabilities. 3 3. Current research and practice in the psychology and education of students with severe/profound disabilities. (13.1011)
FAQ5: Talented & Gifted gonext.gif (388 bytes)talented gifted support group. expression. There are five areas of giftedness Visual Performing Arts; general Intellectual Ability http://www.homeschoolzone.com/faq/faq5.htm
Extractions: Quick Support Sign Up A common thread in homeschooling is that sometimes your child doesn't fit neatly into the system. This can be especially true for "talented and gifted" (TAG) kids We have developed a resource for TAG which you can see at Talented and Gifted Group and we have a support group and additional resources that you can use there. Comments "Homeschooling can be best for a gifted child" We have a son who is homeschooled. He was in kindergarten last year. He read at a sixth grade level according to Standford testing in April (we gave him a second grade test). I just couldn't see him spending a year in first grade doing phonic charts and being bored to death. We couldn't arrange anything for him at school. We wanted to put him in second grade in a split 1st/2nd grade classroom but didn't get any support for that. I had been interested in homeschooling before, but this really helped us make that decision. I think homeschooling can be the best for a gifted child. My son is in second grade now and not having a bit of trouble with any subject. He has a relaxed atmosphere to learn in and has plenty of time to read and follow some of his own interests. The daily work in his subject areas can be done either quickly (in about two hours) if he wants to get done and do some of his own things or take much longer if he doesn't get settled down to work. I like the fact that he has time in a day to do computer programs, make the little art projects he is always dreaming up, and that he doesn't spend 15 hours a week on the school bus (which is what he would have to do if he rode our bus!!)
Bruno - Serving Gifted Children National Research Center on the gifted and talented (NRC/GT) at I am reading into the article on gifted children and the I feel and how to help me teach to my http://www.homeschoolzone.com/hsz/bruno3.htm
Extractions: hosted by Joe Spataro Beth Bruno Essays: "Wild Tulips" Interview "Special" Education Success Story Weaving Interfaith Traditions Serving Gifted Children ... Summer Learning by Osmosis "Gifted learners are children and youth with outstanding talent who perform or show the potential for performing at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared with others of their age, experience, or environment." - U.S. Department of Education, 1993 Giftedness often surfaces as early as two or three years of age, long before the schools formally identify it. A close friend of my son's began picking out tunes on the piano at eighteen months. My daughter began reading independently at age two-and-a-half. Some exceptional children understand basic principles of algebra before they enter kindergarten! Characteristics of Gifted Children The U.S. Office of Gifted and Talented provides the following characterization of gifted preschoolers (age 2-5):
Gifted Education - Cornelia Elementary School Edina Public Schools Home Our School Classrooms teach Learn Parents Students Support Services Site. Cornelia/Countryside gifted and talented Web Page. http://www.edina.k12.mn.us/cornelia/teach/gifted.htm
Extractions: Principal's Message School Facts Hours and Attendance School Calendar ... Contact Us The purpose of this web page is to keep parents and students informed about Gifted Education at Cornelia and to share with Cornelia families what is happening in school and some web sites that can be used at home to extend learning. Sally Fisher Email: salfisher@edina.k12.mn.us See the district site, for an overview of the Strategic Plan for Gifted and Talented including: ECGT is a non-profit organization of parents and professionals dedicated to promoting better understanding of gifted and talented children. Cornelia Elementary School - Contact Us Site Map
Gifted/Talented And Attention Deficit Disorder-FAQ to reach and teach gifted learners with Elementary Secondary Education gifted Disabled; Problem Esteem; Student Characteristics Talent Identification; teaching http://ericec.org/faq/gt-add.html
Extractions: Internet: http://ericec.org I think my child is gifted. My child's teacher says he might have an attention deficit disorder. Is this possible? Where can I get information on children who are gifted and might have an attention deficit disorder? During the past five years, an increasing number of gifted children have been identified or diagnosed as having attention deficit disorder, with or without hyperactivity. This dramatic increase is somewhat disturbing, and has been explained in many different ways including greater awareness on the part of educational professionals and improved diagnostic techniques. However, ADD in gifted students is difficult to assess because so many of the behavioral characteristics are similar to those associated with giftedness or creativity. A child who is gifted may have ADD. Without a thorough professional evaluation, including a physical examination by a physician, it is hard to tell. Following are links to related ERIC Digests, Internet resources, and Internet discussion groups, as well as selected citations from the ERIC database and the search terms we used to find the citations.
Gifted Learners And The Middle School: Problem Or Promise? teach and balance cooperation, independence, and healthy Most educators of the gifted have concerns that context by many academically talented females and http://ericec.org/digests/e535.html
Extractions: August 1995 Historically, tension has existed between gifted education and middle school education (Tomlinson, 1992), leaving some advocates of each educational practice suspicious of the other, and leaving middle school students who are advanced in one or more dimensions of learning in a sort of educational no-man's-land. While some legitimate areas of disagreement are likely to persist, there are enough areas of shared belief to bridge the practice between gifted education and middle school education. This digest provides an overview of (1) some areas of agreement between the fields, (2) some areas of tension, and (3) some promising directions that could engage educators in mutual planning of appropriate services for all middle school students, including those we sometimes call "gifted." Shared Beliefs of Gifted Education and Middle School Education There are at least three areas of common concern shared by gifted education and middle school education.
Survival Tips - Your Options For Elementary And Middle Schools they have identified as gifted and talented. Some of districts admission policy for gifted programs. whom is certified in special education teamteach. http://www.insideschools.org/st/ST_programs.php
Extractions: New York City has dozens of schools that accept children from outside their immediate neighborhood or zone. If your neighborhood school is disappointing, or you just want to investigate all your options, you may want to look into alternative schools, gifted programs, charter schools on the Find a School portion of the web site. Here are the definitions of different kinds of public schools, listed alphabetically. Alternative schools Charter schools are public schools that operate independently of the local districts under a "charter" from the state Board of Regents, the State University (SUNY) or the chancellor. Charter schools receive a basic allotment of taxpayer funds for each child. They are required to admit students by lottery and must give the same standardized tests as other public schools. They are free of most other school district regulations. The staff of a public school may vote to become a charter school and several have already done so. Charters are issued for five years and can be revoked if the school fails to perform as promised. There are about two dozen charter schools open in New York City, mostly serving kids in elementary and middle school. See Find a School for our profiles, or the
Keller Independent School District Classroom teachers trained to meet the needs of gifted and talented students teach these classes. We are new to the District. http://www.kellerisd.net/information/excel.asp
Extractions: EXCEL Program Philosophy Keller ISD's EXCEL Program is firmly committed to providing an enriched learning environment where high ability students will have opportunities to achieve their highest potential. Gifted and talented students need a qualitatively different program that provides time for work with other gifted students, time for work and socialization with students their own age, and time to work on self-initiated projects. It is our mission to help our children to meet their unique and individual potential for excellence. EXCEL Program Description Keller ISD has modified the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (Renzulli) to promote high levels of academic challenge and satisfying learning experiences. Students may demonstrate above average achievement or potential in any one or combination of the following areas: general intelligence, specific subject matter aptitude, and/or creative and productive thinking. The traits considered are above average ability and creativity. Students who meet these criteria are eligible for Keller ISD's EXCEL Program.
Extractions: Talented and Very Able Identifying and nurturing talent potential is the focus of many efforts in the United States. Both Israel and the United States have numerous school-centered programs. The programs described below differ in that they are outside Israel Arts and Science Academy (IASA) Contact: Raphi Amram, Director Tel. (02) 755111/755100, Fax. (02) 423686 Objective: To create a unique educational environment for the nurture of exceptional talent potential in science, mathematics, music and the graphic arts. To nourish cognitive, affective, social and creative excellence. To learn about curriculum, teaching, creating a learning environment and other elements of nurturing excellence. Target Population: Youth from the entire State who have shown exceptional talent potential. Program and Activities: The Israel Arts and Science Academy is a unique three-year residential high school (grades 10-12) for students gifted in the arts, science and mathematics, or both. The Academy selects students from all over Israel and provides them with a general education consistent with their unusual abilities, nurtures their unique talent potentials and cultivates their values and commitment to serving Israeli society. The force that motivated the creation of IASA was the belief that if Israel is to survive, she must encourage youth to achieve excellence in their areas of talent potential
Physical And Health Disabilities (10/2/2000) teach selfadvocacy. Participate in the activities of professional organizations related to gifted and talented education. http://www.cec.sped.org/ps/perf_based_stds/gifts-talents_4-21-01.html
Extractions: Gifts/Talents Knowledge: Historical foundations of gifted and talented education. Models, theories, and philosophies that form the basis for gifted education. Laws and policies related to gifted and talented education. Relationship of gifted education to the organization and function of educational agencies. Issues in definition and identification of individuals with gifts and talents, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Incidence and prevalence of individuals with gifts and talents. Issues, assurances and due process rights related to assessment, eligibility, and placement within a continuum of services. Impact of labeling individuals with gifts and talents. Potential impact of differences in values, languages, and customs that can exist between the home and school. Impact of the dominant culture on shaping schools and the individuals who study and work in them. Rights and responsibilities of students, parents, teachers and other professionals and schools related to exceptional learning needs.
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