Three activities are presented that provide opportunities for independent research, expanded learning and the exchange of ideas: the "Think Box,""Inquiry Reading" and "Operation Interaction," to give skilled readers the enrichment and challenge they need. (Author)

The special needs of gifted children are examined within the context of a democratic philosophy of education. (LH)

A general discussion of teaching the gifted is presented, a short description of work done with the mathematically gifted junior high students at Johns Hopkins University is given, and specific suggestions for teaching the gifted are outlined. (MK)

The article discusses the problems and stresses teachers of the gifted may encounter in working with other teachers and the school system. The difference between role pressure, which is seen as a positive pressure, and role strain, which is viewed as a negative force leading to low morale, tension, and poor communication patterns, is considered.…

A review of the literature indicates that many parents, teachers, and counselors of the gifted continue to express sex stereotypes and reflect attitudes that are detrimental to the development of the abilities of gifted girls. (PHR)

Areas of concern critical to meeting needs of the multicultural exceptional child are: familiarity with child's language, familiarity with culture, university training programs, community training activities, parental involvement, multicultural educational materials, more research, and a national coordinating center to avoid duplication of efforts…

A review of the representative research and theoretical literature on right hemisphere processes and psychophysiological models regarding the functional organization of the brain is presented. (Author)

Provides model guidance services to all educational levels and, at the secondary level, focuses its attention on career and life-style issues. The aim of the institute's activity is helping students understand students' cognitive, affective, psychomotor, and psychosocial needs. (Author)

The University of Denver's enrichment program for gifted and talented children enhances the university's public image, attracts potential students, and offers practicum students field work and research opportunities. (Author/MLF)

Using the empirically based evidence that has resulted from the previous five Talent Searches of the Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth, the article develops the rationale and success behind the talent-search concept as a useful strategy for identifying the intellectually gifted. (Author)

The paper investigates a strategy for integrating the IEP (individualized educational plan) and J. Guilford's Structure-of-Intellect (SOI) in order to promote an accountability based approach to differentiated programing for the gifted classroom student. (Author/PHR)

A two-week summer institute for teachers and administrators of kindergarten and grade 1 gifted children is described. The purpose of the Institute was to plan strategies for meeting the needs of the young gifted and talented children in their classrooms, schools, or districts. (Author)

The article suggests ways parents and teachers can help gifted, talented, and creative children to learn about the future and plan careers. (DLS)

Describes a talented and gifted (TAG) curriculum for elementary and secondary students in Maryland. Discusses methods used to identify TAG students, educational opportunities utilizing community resources, and curriculum development.

Provides recommendations for developing programs for gifted students. Describes the development of an operational talented and gifted program for elementary students in Connecticut, called Operation Mind Stretch. (MA)