This theme issue covers "High School Programming" and approaches to meeting the needs of gifted high school students in Texas. The first article is "Thematic Interdisciplinary Curricula for Secondary Gifted Students in English and Social Studies" (Joel E. McIntosh and April W. Meacham). This approach is contrasted with the…

This article describes Project Mercury, a Florida Gifted Challenge Grant which evaluates and disseminates outstanding curriculum products for gifted students. It lists recent products disseminated by the project and other Gifted Challenge Grant products available. (DB)

The report (in working draft form) of the Connecticut Task Force on Curriculum for the Gifted and Talented summarizes three theoretical models for curriculum planning, gives an overview of elementary and secondary curricula currently being used in Connecticut school districts, and provides an annotated bibliography on curriculum development.…

TO HELP THE GIFTED AND ACADEMICALLY ABLE STUDENTS, WEST VIRGINIA DEVELOPED A 5-YEAR STATE PLAN. ITS RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDED ORGANIZING PANELS TO STIMULATE, DEMONSTRATE, AND LEAD DISCUSSIONS IN LOCAL SCHOOLS, HAVING COUNTRY-WIDE WORKSHOPS AND DEVELOPING EXAMPLE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS. THE SELECTED STUDENTS WERE DIVIDED INTO TWO…

The document presents descriptions of goals and behavioral objectives as guidelines for development of an educational program for gifted and talented students from kindergarten through grade 12 in Oklahoma. Sections cover the following topics: decision on areas of study and goals for specific areas (such as social studies, mathematics, and…

This report describes a concept for providing innovative opportunities for Virginia students identified as gifted in the technical arts or other areas. The approach unites the areas of vocational education, programs for the gifted, and career education and guidance in a partnership to: encourage gifted students to pursue offerings in vocational…

The document contains the Texas state plan for the education of the gifted/talented and principles and criteria for local school district program development. The state plan includes a section on background, a position statement, the state definition of gifted/talented students, and a statement of goal and objective. Responsibilities and…

Research is summarized and analyzed in this revision of the author's 1960 "Analysis of Research on the Education of Gifted Children," which was used as a guide in the construction and implementation of the Illinois Plan for Program Development for Gifted Children. Information is provided on identification and definition and on…

This study examines the North Carolina program for the academically gifted. Students (N=142), parents (N=83), counselors (N=70), teachers (N=71), principals (N=50) and superintendents (N=17) were surveyed. Findings report widespread interest in increased curriculum planning, academics, and science and mathematics. Many criticisms of the…

Beginning in 1983, three educational reforms were undertaken in Pennsylvania to revise high school graduation requirements, test for remedial needs, and set higher standards for teachers and administrators. Revision of graduation requirements involved state and local education officials, professional organizations, and the state legislature. New…

This study analyzed state policies on the identification and education of gifted students as reflected in legislation, regulations, rules, recommendations, and guidelines provided by 49 states. The elements examined include: (1) state mandated services, (2) district plans for the gifted, (3) gifted education as part of special education, (4)…