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Feldstein, Michael A.; Baenen, Nancy – 1991
EXCEL is an enrichment program for highly able students in grades K-2, designed to provide a nontraditional method of identifying young gifted and talented students, especially economically disadvantaged students, as well as to increase the ability of classroom teachers and parents to develop the potential of these students. EXCEL utilizes a…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Consultation Programs, Enrichment Activities, Gifted
Peer reviewedHouse, Ernest R.; Lapan, Stephen – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1994
This paper suggests methodologies and guidelines appropriate for evaluating projects in the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Program. The paper aims to help projects carry out their evaluations, assist the Javits staff in determining the success of the evaluations, and aid in long-range program planning. (JDD)
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Gifted
Esquivel, Giselle B., Ed.; Houtz, John C., Ed. – 2000
The 11 chapters in this text address issues concerned with identification and educational intervention with gifted students who are from culturally diverse backgrounds. Chapters have the following titles and authors: (1) "The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse School Population in the United States" (Angela Reyes-Carrasquillo); (2) "Culturally…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Bilingual Students, Creativity, Cultural Differences
VanTassel-Baska, Joyce – 1998
This text offers a comprehensive introduction to major topics and issues in gifted and talented education. The 28 chapters are grouped into four sections on the general nature of giftedness, program development, organization of curriculum and instruction, and excellence in education of these students. Chapters include the following titles and…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academic Standards, Academically Gifted, Acceleration (Education)
