Purpose: The purpose of this directory was to identify, describe, and evaluate evidence that the education practices improve academic performance, close the achievement gap, and improve persistence towards graduation for low-income, first-generation, and historically-underrepresented 6th grade through college students. Method: The sample for the…

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 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…

This document is intended to provide Ohio State school district personnel with information about approved assessment instruments for the screening and identification of students who are gifted. Instruments listed are intended to identify students in each of four gifted ability areas: superior cognitive ability, specific academic ability, creative…

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)

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 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…

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…

The section on summer programs for the gifted includes a directory of 62 programs and eight brief articles on independent learning; Project IDEA, a psychomotor program; miscellaneous offerings; The College Academy, Framingham College, MA; The College for Kids Project, IL; environmental education; an animal behavior course; and a summer academy.…

This directory describes programs for gifted students in the public schools of Delaware. Separate sections provide listings for elementary programs, intermediate programs, high school programs, college programs, and summer programs. Descriptions of 55 district-level programs provide information such as: program administrator; contact persons;…

This pamphlet describes grant projects funded in 1992 and 1993 under the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program. The 34 projects are arranged by state; for each project, information provided includes the grantee name and address, project director name and telephone number, target grade level, target population, grant…

Current resources in microcomputer use in special education are identified. Names and addresses of producers of hardware, peripherals, software, reviewers, and information exchange systems (both human resource networks and electronic networks) are listed. (CL)

The catalog lists 126 products developed by 30 HCEEP projects (Handicapped Children's Early Education Projects). Products are arranged alphabetically by title and include information on author, date, pagination, intended audience, content, availability source, and price. Products listed cover such aspects as activity guides, behavior management,…

Presented is a collection of approximately 45 descriptions of programs, materials, and methods used in elementary and secondary education of gifted and talented students in Oklahoma. Usually included are a brief explanation of the program or project, a listing of needed materials (such as books and audiovisual aids), and notes on the teaching…