Answers to two parents and a gifted fourth grader are given by two educators on questions of peer acceptance, a three-year-old who is reading, and communication skills. (CL)

This general overview on the gifted discusses student identification, teaching methods, and model programs for the musically gifted. (SJL)

Briefly described is "The Art of Successful Inventing," a program which teaches gifted children to invent a step by step methodological fashion. (DB)

The article describes the three-year development/demonstration phase of a project for gifted/talented handicapped children, known as RAPYHT (Retrieval and Acceleration of Promising Young Handicapped and Talented). (Author/DLS)

General developmental stage theory itself is briefly summarized, and the literature is reviewed. Suitable modifications of developmental stage theory for gifted children are briefly considered. Three paramount developmental issues for educators of the gifted are examined. (DLS)

Gifted education suffers from poor financing, fears of elitism, and problems in student identification. Appropriate definitions, selection procedures, and instructional techniques now exist for gifted education. It is time to make a commitment to these students who, contrary to popular belief, cannot ordinarily develop to their full potential…

College practices such as acceleration, grouping, and enrichment are discussed regarding their effect on gifted students. Also considered are opening classes to high school students, conducting recruitment and remedial programs for minority students, and offering cross disciplinary courses and majors. (CL)

Writing workshops are held for gifted students (7 to 15 years old) and include journalism, guidebook, and fiction work with critical analysis of each other's writing. Sample exercises and brainstorming techniques are discussed. (CL)

The author examines future trends in the education of the gifted and talented in such terms as exemplary programs for the gifted and talented, broadening the definition of giftedness, and increases in programs for the gifted disadvantaged. (DB)

The article describes a group formed by a guidance counselor and art teacher concerned with meeting the needs and problems of artistically gifted high school students. (PHR)

The article discusses fostering creativity in young children through encouragement and training, both at home and at school, and presents parents and teachers with 10 examples of activities designed to stimulate creative thinking in gifted and talented children. (DLS)

The authors respond to questions from parents and teachers about gifted students. Topics covered include ways for parents to help in their child's education, distinctions between giftedness and talent, regular class teachers' concerns over placement in gifted programs, and acceleration and enrichment programs. (CL)

Biographical information of 32 men and 5 women chosen as gifted or talented by university students is cited to discuss birth order, family background, supportive help, early evidence of giftedness, academic record, and particular difficulties. (CL)

In an interview, Dr. D. Sisk, Director of the Office of Gifted and Talented, discussed a number of topics with L. Zdravchev, a member of the Executive Board of the World Council on Gifted and Talented. (PHR)

Suggestions for drawing bright rural students to vocational agriculture programs include introducing the image of farm life-styles as pleasant to young children through a Food for America program, offering FFA slide programs to junior high students, and actively recruiting upper-class high school students. Enlightened, challenging programs attract…