PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES OF THE GIFTED STUDENT AND TO DEVELOP HIS TALENTS MAXIMALLY ARE OCCURING WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY THROUGHOUT THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS OF THE UNITED STATES. THIS COLLECTION OF ARTICLES PROVIDES THE DESCRIPTIONS OF MANY SUCH PROGRAMS FOR BOTH ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. CARNEGIE INSTITUTE…

This theme issue on gifted high school students presents several feature articles, a California legislative update, and an editorial. In "Summer Seminar '93--California in the 21st Century," Janis Van Dreal describes a 2-week residential program in which gifted high school students examined California's future. "Visiting a Gifted…

Discusses how three different models can be used to serve gifted children: separate classrooms, resource rooms, and the consultant-teacher model. How differentiated curricula can be used in inclusive settings and the characteristics of a differentiated classroom are highlighted. The need for appropriate professional development is emphasized. (CR)

In this interview, Dr. Abraham Tannenbaum, an author and leader of numerous research projects concerning gifted and talented students, discusses homeschooling, the impact of charter schools, magnet schools, and school choice on gifted education, the Ganiech psychosocial definition of giftedness, and the development of gifted programs. (Contains 7…

Gifted children need help to realize their contributions to self and society. Too often their talents go unrecognized and their needs unmet. Many Americans hesitate to encourage intellectual or creative talents, but don't complain if students are separated for remedial reading or varsity athletics. (Author/MLW)

This paper discusses the outcomes of a 1997 survey of 171 Iowa public school districts on programs offered to gifted students. The survey evaluated whether the school districts offered the following programs: enrichment in the regular classrooms, part-time special classes, full-time special classes, independent study, itinerant teacher,…