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Meriweather, Suzanne; Karnes, Frances A. – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1988
The experience of the University of Southern Mississippi in sponsoring "The Parenting the Gifted Children Conference" is described. Discussed are needs assessment, conference format, selection of speakers, budget, public relations, conference evaluation, and physical facilities. Included are a sample evaluation form, a conference…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Models, Parent Conferences
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McIntosh, Stephanie – Gifted Child Today Magazine, 1997
Describes a range of summer programs for gifted or artistically talented students. Resources and guidelines for evaluating, selecting, and applying to such programs are discussed, as are safety concerns. The Pennsylvania Governor's school is also described in brief. (PB)
Descriptors: Art Education, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Silverman, Linda Kreger; Leviton, Linda Powers – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1991
This article offers guidelines on locating the most appropriate educational program for gifted students. It recommends first a thorough assessment of the student's abilities and then presents a checklist which considers program admission standards, philosophy, teachers, instructional methods, curriculum, and other factors. (JDD)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
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Johnsen, Susan – Gifted Child Today Magazine, 1996
Parents of gifted children are advised to follow a four-step plan of information gathering and advocacy when their children are not receiving an appropriate educational program. Examples of three parents following this procedure are presented, along with a checklist for program and teacher evaluation. (DB)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
California Association for the Gifted. – 1980
Intended for use by educators and parents, the workbook is intended to help in the development or expansion of programs for the gifted and talented as required by the California Education Code's AB 1040, effective from 1980 to 1985. After introductory material, the first section provides a detailed interpretive analysis of AB 1040 noting the…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education
Dunbar, Donald A.; Salazar, Irene M. – 1985
The Gifted and Talented Program (GAT) of the Mellon Junior High School, Mt. Lebanon School District, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was evaluated in 1985. Questionnaires were sent to 139 parents and 50 academic teachers. In addition, 9 teachers, 4 administrators, and 12 parents were interviewed. Responses were summarized in detail regarding 14 topics,…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Administrator Attitudes, Educational Assessment, Individualized Education Programs