In 1976, the School District of Oconee County, South Carolina was awarded a federal grant to identify and serve children (3 to 6 years old) who were termed gifted and talented by ranking in the upper 2% of the population. A curriculum was devised to meet the needs of the gifted and talented student. The curriculum moved the child through a…

The article discusses three guidance functions involved with gifted and talented students. (DLS)

Regardless of innovative techniques and jargon, education still takes place between a talented teacher and a student. (Author)

A comparison was made of the implicit theories for scientific creativity, artistic creativity, everyday creativity, and noncreativity among a group of amateur and professional artists (N=36) and a control group (N=52). Groups did not differ significantly for number of characteristics or unique characteristics generated though specific…

The article describes the life and work of E. Paul Torrance, long associated with gifted education. His career is traced and his beliefs in the importance of identifying and developing creativity are discussed. (CL)

Results of questionnaires administered to 295 gifted and talented students (9-15 years old) suggested that their stereotypes regarding gifted and talented students were highly positive. Students reported that giftedness can be attained by hard work, that they are not very different from others, and that others treat them well. (Author/CL)

The Cairo (Egypt) American College, offers a program for academically able elementary students based on a broad enrichment philosophy model and selective pullout classes. A resource teacher describes her experiences with the program and its students. (CL)

Factor analysis of the Gifted Student Screening Scale (GSSS) indicated that it is appropriate for use with both gifted and nongifted students. Cross-validation using discriminant analysis showed that the GSSS stably differentiated gifted and nongifted students. Cut-scores for identifying students for further testing for gifted programs were…

The Georgia Governor's Honors Program features six-week enrichment programs for gifted high school students in the gifted areas of interest: communication arts, mathematics, science, social studies, visual arts, music, voice, design, executive management, theater, dance, and foreign languages. (CL)

The health care provider functioning in an organized preschool setting can play a vital role in the early identification of the gifted child. The health professional can make a unique contribution in this area as well as being alert for the potential health problems the child may have. (Author)

Thirty-two gifted and talented middle school students participated in a special outdoor education program designed to foster appreciation of nature and understanding of natural relationships. (CL)

Questionnaire responses of parents of gifted students are reviewed in terms of parent identification and verification, family support, parent techniques used at home, characteristics of parents of gifted students, and wishes for their gifted children. (CL)

A program in Essex, United Kingdom, for gifted elementary students encountered early problems from the term "gifted" and from the identification procedure concentrating on high IQ criteria. Inservice courses were instituted and selection methods broadened. (CL)

Roaring Brook Elementary School, located in an affluent community, had a disproportionate number of highly achieving students, leading the school board to decide to provide academic and artistic enrichment programs to all fourth and fifth graders. (MT)