The paper suggests that schools often jump into gifted education programs impulsively without adequate planning and curriculum construction. It is asserted that gifted programing must adapt to its school and host community. The contributions of organizational development training in program development are noted. Curricular construction is…

The paper reviews studies (1966-1985) of the intellectual abilities of culturally diverse 4-5 year olds in a discussion of the identification of giftedness in culturally diverse populations. Studies are cited which involved Mexican American, Black, Native American, French Canadian, and Belgian students. The following six topics are addressed: (1)…

Conditions which call for the discovery of a problem were introduced in a divergent-thinking exercise by inserting blank cards in Pattern Meanings and Line Meanings, two tests from the Wallach and Kogan battery. Twenty-three fifth graders were administered the modified tests and responded divergently to their own patterns and lines as well as to…

Using steps in constructing a building as guidelines, the booklet discusses elements in developing programs and curricula for the gifted and talented. Addressed are the following aspects: defining the needs of the gifted and talented, locating resources, involving faculty and administration, brainstorming concept areas and goals, and planning a…

The directory lists 123 local or state parent groups for gifted children in 37 states. Groups are listed alphabetically by name under each state. Provided for each listing is name and address; a contact person (name, address, and phone number); an additional contact person; membership number; organization focus; examples of past and present…

A screening procedure for the identification of potentially gifted kindergarten children was developed and tested with 350 students in rural Pennsylvania during the 1977-1978 school year. The screening procedure used the Slosson Drawing Coordination Test, the Boehm Test of Basic Concepts, the Draw-A-Man Test, and a teacher checklist. A total of 52…

THE STUDENT DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM PROVIDED IN-SERVICE TRAINING THROUGH WORKSHOPS, PARTICIPATION ON CURRICULUM COMMITTEES, AND SPECIAL COURSES AT LOCAL COLLEGES. CONCLUSIONS ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF THE STUDENT DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM ON ACHIEVEMENT WERE PRESENTED. INTERGROUP COMPARISONS OF ACHIEVEMENT, INTEREST, AND PERSONALITY WERE MADE OF SENIOR HIGH…

THREE AREAS WERE CONSIDERED IN "EARLY-AGE ENTRANCE TO FIRST GRADE." FIRST, A LIST OF BACKGROUND MATERIALS USED INCLUDED SENATE NUMBER 723, DELORES DURKIN'S "CHILDREN WHO LEARNED TO READ AT HOME," AND "AN EARLIER START IN READING," JAMES R. HOBSON'S "HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMANCE OF UNDERAGE PUPILS INITIALLY ADMITTED TO…

THE USE OF CASE STUDIES CAN HELP THE TEACHER TO APPRECIATE INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES, TO CAPITALIZE ON INTERESTS AND ABILITIES, TO APPRECIATE AND UTILIZE EXCEPTIONAL SKILLS, AND TO SET UP APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS FOR INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN. AN OUTLINE FOR THE IDENTIFICATION PROCESS INCLUDES SCREENING (GROUP DEVICES), NOMINATION (STAFF MATCHES THE…

As part of the "Educating Gifted and Talented Students" series, the booklet offers guidelines for teaching science to gifted and talented students. The first section titled "On Being Gifted and Talented" looks at the concept of excellence, normal distribution, and motivation; a model for the growth of intellect, skills, and giftedness; myths…

The document reports on a Connecticut project to develop four resource products: "A Multi-Dimensional In-service Guidebook for Professional Personnel in Gifted and Talented;""Identification and Programming for Students with Outstanding Talent in the Creative Arts;""Identifying and Programming for Hispanic Gifted and…

The document, nearly half of which consists of appendixes, reports on a national survey conducted by The Council for Exceptional Children to determine the current status of state requirements for special education class sizes and caseloads, and to identify the policy issues for further research. Section 1 relates the overall survey findings on the…

The handbook, originally designed to portray the educational needs of gifted and talented children in Oklahoma, is explained to be aimed towards other states seeking funding for this population. After a narrative section considering gifted characteristics and the importance of providing appropriate education to gifted and talented students, the…

During the 1967-69 ninth grade students at the University of Chicago Laboratory School had the opportunity to schedule various activities during an optional session when they participated in part of an independent learning project. Staff of the project included teachers of English, mathematics, science, and social studies, two librarians, a…

The misuse of outside consultants by most school districts has led to a disenchantment with inservice training in general. By using careful planning and evaluation techniques, the problems which have been caused by the inappropriate use of consultants and the unreal expectations of local school district personnel can be avoided. The process model…