Names and addresses of sources of materials for gifted education at the elementary and secondary levels, personally inspected and used by the author, are listed. Though called a "Bibliography," this is primarily a directory. It contains 89 entries, 63 of which are the names and addresses of publishers, associations, foundations, or other…

This book provides information on 80 international, national, and regional academic competitions available to gifted students. An overview of characteristics of good competitions and ways to evaluate them is given. Competition and its impact on gifted and talented students are evaluated, and criteria are given for selecting and implementing…

This section of the journal describes approximately 40 local projects and programs for gifted and talented students, arranged alphabetically by states. Information presented includes program name, address, telephone number, grade levels, identification tools used, evaluation measures used, visitation information, and a description of the program…

The bibliography lists 176 special education exemplary curriculum guides which were reported effective in the education of handicapped or gifted children as a result of a survey of state education agencies, universities, and special projects from over 40 states. Information provided for each guide includes title, publisher/vendor, copyright or…

The article identifies resources in juvenile literature which gifted elementary students can use in activities of the Enrichment Triad Model (specifically types I and III, exploratory and investigative activities). Citations include information on author, title, publisher, date, and a brief summary. In addition, selected bibliographies for…

This book provides an overall perspective to program development for gifted children and youth. The approaches used draw on many theories, points of view, and program structures. Chapter titles are as follows: "Identification of the Gifted,""Strategies for Teaching the Gifted,""Organizing the Gifted Program,""Building Support for the Gifted…

The directory provides information on programs for gifted and talented students in Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The programs are listed alphabetically by states and include an identification number for cross-referencing. Entries provide program name, address, phone number, contact person, and a brief…

The booklet reports on gifted education projects funded over a 5-year period by the Northwest Area Foundation. In part one of the document, the projects are listed according to year of funding, with information on the following aspects: amount of funding, title of project, address and telephone number, and a brief description. Projects initially…

The role of state consultants in gifted education is discussed in terms of their contributions to parents, administrators, and teachers. Names and addresses of 58 consultants are listed. (CL)

This directory of domestic nationwide resources for gifted education lists names, addresses, and telephone numbers for: 42 companies providing catalogs of materials, 84 competitions and organized activities, 12 relevant organizations, and 16 publications. (DB)

The directory lists 123 local or state parent groups for gifted children in 37 states. Groups are listed alphabetically by name under each state. Provided for each listing is name and address; a contact person (name, address, and phone number); an additional contact person; membership number; organization focus; examples of past and present…

The cultural institutions of New York City are among the most valuable of the city's many resources. Its museums, libraries, historic sites, environmental centers, zoos, botanic gardens, and cultural centers provide a wealth of educational opportunities. To ensure that the resources and programs of these cultural institutions are made easily…

The booklet contains descriptions of educational programs in the area of gifted and talented, technology, and special interests which have been validated as successful by the Joint Dissemination Review Panel of the U.S. Department of Education. Programs are listed alphabetically and also provided are an index of programs by category and an index…

Intended for parents of handicapped children in rural areas, the directory lists a variety of resources available to families. A section on general information lists materials for parents; academic programs for handicapped and gifted children; prevocational and vocational training programs; physical, recreational, and social/emotional programs;…

The directory provides contact information on special education teacher preparation programs in the 50 states and the District of Columbia, and descriptive information on the levels and areas of preparation offered by most of these programs. Limited information is provided on programs which prepare special education supervisors or administrators…