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Download full textBlum, Marlene W. – 1985
The digest addresses concerns of parents of gifted children. An initial section recaps ways in which gifted children are identified. The next section examines ways in which parents can encourage gifted children at home (through such avenues as permitting ample time for thinking and daydreaming and assigning household tasks that coincide with…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Parent Associations, Parent Child Relationship
Frasier, Mary – 1984
The paper examines difficulties in identifying and serving gifted minority students, especially Blacks. Approaches that have been tried and found unsuccessful (such as using preparatory programs to try to bring students' IQ scores to the acceptance level for program admission) are reviewed. Research is described on traits exhibited by gifted…
Descriptors: Blacks, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Minority Groups
Illinois Univ., Urbana. – 1984
An interim program performance report is presented for the sixth year of the Handicapped Children's Early Education Program (HCEEP) entitled "A Model Program for Retrieval and Acceleration of Promising Young Handicapped and Talented" (RAPYHT), based at the University of Illinois. Technical assistance was provided to three major target…
Descriptors: Creativity, Gifted Disabled, Intervention, Preschool Education
Hoge, Robert D.; Cudmore, Laurinda – 1985
The paper intends to assess the psychometric properties of teacher-judgment measures for identifying gifted students in terms of the available empirical data. Problems of definition are cited, and the neglect and disparagement of teacher judgments as an alternative identification strategy are noted. The major conclusion from the review is that…
Descriptors: Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Research Methodology
Gregg, Noel; Hoy, Cheri – 1984
Performance of 25 learning disabled (LD) and 25 normally achieving college students on the Torrance Test of Creative Thinking (Figural) was compared. Group mean scores were analyzed using a t-test. Group mean Figural Creativity Index Scores were significantly higher for the LD students than the normally achieving students. Subtest score analysis…
Descriptors: College Students, Creativity, Divergent Thinking, Higher Education
Hughes, Harrie M., Ed. – Midwest Talent Quarterly, 1983
Intended for parents and educators of academically talented students, the newletter presents highlights of the Midwest Talent Search (MTS) project and related information on gifted education. The goals and course offerings of MTS are described, and an address by Julian Stanley to gifted students is summarized. Summer program highlights of the MTS…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Elementary Education, Junior High Schools, Program Descriptions
Cox, June; And Others – 1985
The paper provides a brief description of the organization and content of the final report of a 4-year study of programs for gifted students. The sections of the final report cover the following: (1) Findings of a survey of the educational backgrounds of MacArthur Fellows, which indicate the importance of parents, good teachers, and supportive…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Program Administration, Program Development
Thomson, Barbara M.; Cisternas, Eladio – 1981
The paper describes the theoretical foundations of a project which would provide special education for gifted bilingual students in grades 6, 7, and 8. Major components of the project are: procedures for identifying gifted bilingual students, curriculum needs of these students, and the role of the teacher. A multiple assessment procedure…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Curriculum Development, Gifted, Junior High Schools
Idaho State Dept. of Education, Boise. – 1978
The manual provides suggestions and information on planning and implementing programs for gifted and talented students in Idaho. Following a brief section outlining the program rationale and defining related terms, the document addresses 14 program planning and initiation aspects: district need, action planning steps, development of the plan,…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Program Development, Program Evaluation
PETERSON, INEZ; AND OTHERS – 1963
ASPECTS OF PROGRAMS FOR GIFTED CHILDREN ARE DISCUSSED, INCLUDING FACTORS IN IDENTIFYING PUPILS WITH SPECIAL ABILITIES, TYPES OF PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF SPECIAL STUDENTS, AND PRACTICES USED TO CHALLENGE GIFTED PUPILS. SEVEN CASE STUDIES OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL ABILITIES WHO PROFITED FROM THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED THEM ARE…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Acceleration, Case Studies, Educational Programs
BRUNO, LOUIS – 1963
METHODS FOR IDENTIFIYING ACADEMICALLY AND CREATIVELY TALENTED CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN OUR SCHOOLS ARE PRESENTED. INCLUDED IS THE ROLE OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING IN THE IDENTIFICATION PROCESS--PARENT OBSERVATIONS, TEACHER OBSERVATIONS, PERMANENT SCHOOL RECORDS, AND SUCH STANDARDIZED TESTS AS INTELLIGENCE, APTITUDE, AND ACHIEVEMENT TESTS. THE NATIONAL…
Descriptors: Achievement, Aptitude, Parent Role, Resource Materials
Denton, Drew – 1980
Project IMPACT, a joint effort by public and private schools in Grand Forks (ND) to provide services to gifted elementary students, is described. Four project objectives are identified: to combine educational resources of public and private schools; to provide workshops and resources for teachers; to identify teachers suitable for teaching…
Descriptors: Community Role, Elementary Education, Gifted, Program Costs
Wisconsin Univ., Madison. Univ. Extension. – 1978
Twelve modules are presented for the education of gifted and talented students. Modules include a brief introduction; list of objectives; overview of the content; and suggestions for core, application, and quest (further study) activities. The modules focus on the following topics: definitions of giftedness; history of their educational treatment;…
Descriptors: Acceleration, Creative Development, Creativity, Enrichment
Pennsylvania State Dept. of Education, Harrisburg. – 1978
The document presents guidelines for organizing and operating programs for the mentally gifted and talented in the state of Pennsylvania. Aspects covered include admission criteria; initial identification/referral; individual psychological testing; program organization and scheduling; curriculum and the individualized education program;…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Gifted, Individualized Programs, Program Administration
Khatena, Joe – 1973
The author reviews the literature and offers recommendations regarding the measurement and identification of creative potential. The assessment of creative thinking in measures of intellectual ability is discussed, and various definitions of creativity are cited. Measurement problems are identified and several creativity measures (especially the…
Descriptors: Creativity, Creativity Tests, Definitions, Exceptional Child Research
