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Feldhusen, John F.; Ruckman, Debra R. – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1988
Saturday programs can enrich schools' offerings to gifted/talented youths by providing in-depth, accelerated study in areas of interest, with the opportunity to study under high-level specialists. Important considerations in development of Saturday programs include teacher selection, training, and supervision; evaluation; financing; curriculum…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Gifted, Program Development
Peer reviewedEhle, David A.; Burger, Pam – Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 1994
This paper describes an established model leadership talent development program based on a weekend retreat combining experiential and seminar components. The conception and evolution of the program is outlined, and key components contributing to its success are described. Follow-up activities in regular academic settings throughout the year are…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Leadership Training, Secondary Education, Seminars
Hefner, Steve; McGill, Pam – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1990
A Saturday arts program was developed to serve secondary-level gifted/talented students in Richland School District Two, South Carolina. The curriculum includes aesthetic valuing, aesthetic perception, cultural heritage, and creative expression. Students learn to create better art, develop creative thinking skills, and become aware of art career…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Education, Art Education, Creative Expression, Enrichment Activities
Doutt, Kathleen M.; And Others – Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture, 1989
The Tennessee Technological University offers an enrichment program (consisting of a summer session and three Saturdays) in which gifted children and children with learning disabilities are grouped together for activities. Horticulture is one of the few enrichment activities adaptable to both groups. Children are allowed to engage in the same…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Gifted, Heterogeneous Grouping
Rolland, Al; Schuster, Nancy – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1988
The Mathematics Talent Development Project offers accelerated mathematics to students aged 10-14, on Saturdays at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Four years of high-school mathematics are covered in two years, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics. Described are student selection, importance of homework, and teacher…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Admission Criteria, Advanced Courses, College Programs
Enersen, Donna – Gifted Education International, 1996
Reports the retrospective thoughts of 161 former participants of Saturday and summer gifted programs at Purdue University (Indiana). The programs offer enrichment and accelerated classes in all areas of the curriculum for children from age 2 through middle school. The programs' role in shaping career choices is discussed. (CR)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Career Choice, College Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
