This reprinted 1985 article with a 1988 update summarizes the final report and findings of the Richardson Study, a national investigation of educational opportunities for able learners. Recommendations are made in the areas of administration, talent identification, program options and scope, staff development and teacher support, and evaluation…

This reprinted 1986 article describes the variation that takes place from country to country in attitudes toward special education for gifted children. Causes of variations appear to be the degree of perceived national need for intellectual resources and the degree of liberal versus conservative political forces present in the society. (VW)

A teacher describes his experiences with gifted-accelerated ninth grade English students who designed games instead of writing term papers, thereby enhancing analysis, synthesis, and evaluation skills. A list of questions and suggestions to guide young game designers is included and covers overall design procedures, mechanics, and self-evaluation…

Networks of teachers working with gifted, creative, and talented students help participants overcome feelings of isolation, update skills and knowledge, and share information about successful curriculum innovations. The experience of a network in Connecticut is described with comments about geographical coverage, meeting schedules and agendas, and…

Key components of science programs for gifted learners are explored and illustrated by a case study that engaged 220 junior high school students in a summer program of lecture, laboratory, problem-solving, tutorial and consultative contact with scientists. Implications for implementing such programs in local settings are discussed. (Author/VW)

The Learning Enrichment Model (based on Renzulli's Enrichment Triad Model and the Revolving Door Identification Model) provides multiple enrichment options for gifted adolescents. Model components include screening, training, networking, counseling, exchanging information, and parent involvement. Six program forms are included. (DB)

Principles of the book, "The Hurried Child" by David Elkind, are applied to gifted children. The areas of school, media, parents, and peers are examined in the context of their "hurried effects" on gifted children. (DB)

The article examines burnout among teachers of the gifted including problems resulting from burnout such as absence, lower productivity, and loss of quality teachers. Among solutions proposed are support systems at several levels, time management, and education/communication with persons outside the program. (Author/DB)

Mathematics teachers who want to delight gifted pupils, communicate the universality of mathematics, and encourage creative exploration, need to read mathematics books, communicate about problems, and participate in inservice education. (Author/DB)

Curriculum units for gifted third-graders (N=48) were judged effective if gifted students receiving instruction outperformed gifted students not receiving instruction and also nongifted students receiving instruction. One unit was successful in teaching new concepts but not in developing higher levels of thought; inconclusive results were obtained…

"Let's Celebrate Uniqueness" is a one-semester whole class program designed for fourth to seventh grade gifted and non-gifted students. Specific activities are suggested for the four program steps: (1) understanding the concept of uniqueness, (2) recognition of uniqueness of self, (3) recognition of uniqueness of others, (4) and valuing uniqueness…

Considers the college career counseling program's role in providing services to the gifted and talented. Briefly discusses the current status of career education in the public schools and the implications this holds for counseling of this special population. (CH)

Gifted fourth- through sixth-graders (N=478) attending a nonresidential 3-week summer program ranked 10 of 31 courses they liked best. Males most often liked cartooning, chemistry, rocketry, and small-engine repair courses, while females preferred newspaper, sign language, and mime courses. Both sexes liked radio broadcasting, architecture, and…

Curriculum planning for gifted secondary school students consists of various decisions about program goals, content, scope, sequence, integration, articulation and balance, resource use, time, space, and organization. An effective curriculum considers the total learning environment, encompassing general education, specialized education, and…

Six issues relating to assessment of gifted/learning disabled (GLD) students are discussed: (1) incidence; (2) cut-off IQ scores; (3) barriers to identification; (4) use of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children--Revised; (5) differentiation between GLD and underachieving gifted; (6) qualitative differences between GLD, gifted, and learning…