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The Buzz: What Should I Ask about the Gifted Education Program at My Child's School?
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Cooper, Carolyn R. – Parenting for High Potential, 2011
In this article, the author presents questions that can help parents determine: (1) whether or not their child's school has a special program for gifted and talented (GT) students; (2) how valid it is; and (3) whether or not it's appropriate for their high-potential child. Each question is direct, to the point, and intended to help parents find…
Descriptors: Special Programs, Gifted, Parents, Academically Gifted
An Interview with Dr. C. June Maker.
Kirschenbaum, Robert J. – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1990
A special education professor who has written curricula for gifted/talented students and developed programs for underserved students answers questions concerning identification of students, including handicapped students, for gifted programs; the purpose of differentiated curricula for gifted/talented students; types of curriculum modifications;…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Stand Up for Your Gifted Child: How To Make the Most of Kids' Strengths at School and at Home.
Smutny, Joan Franklin – 2001
This text is designed to enable parents to become powerful advocates for their gifted children at school and at home. Chapters 1 through 5 focus on becoming an advocate at home. Chapter 1 discusses three broad characteristics of giftedness, the difference between bright and gifted children, and other dimensions of giftedness. Chapter 2 provides a…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Check Lists, Child Advocacy, Discipline
The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Kids: How To Understand, Live with, and Stick up for Your Gifted Child. Revised & Updated Edition.
Walker, Sally Yahnke – 2002
Noting the unique skills required of parents with gifted/talented children, this book serves as a "portable support service" for parents who are faced with the overwhelming task of understanding and nurturing their gifted children. The guide describes the history and current models of gifted education, characteristics and needs of gifted children,…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Check Lists, Child Advocacy, Child Rearing
Nurturing the Gifts and Talents of Primary Grade Students.
Baum, Susan M., Ed.; Reis, Sally M., Ed.; Maxfield, Lori R., Ed. – 1998
This book is designed to furnish relevant and practical information based on theory and to address the needs of youngsters with advanced abilities, unique talents, and in-depth interests. It is organized into four parts: identifying gifts, interests, and learning styles; program and curricular models for talent development; curricular ideas and…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Bibliotherapy, Cognitive Style, Curriculum