The Davidson Gifted Database is your gateway to a wealth of information about the gifted population. This database houses thousands of resources and hundreds of articles for gifted students, as well as their parents and educators. This page is a monthly summary of new additions to the database:
Forging Paths: Beyond Traditional Schooling
This is a review of a book that takes a look at the stories of nine young people who took varying, nontraditional educational paths and succeeded in their chosen endeavors and vocations.
Maryland Summer Centers for Gifted and Talented Students
This organization provides summer educational opportunities for students in grades 4 – 12. The programs are advanced, experiential, and nurture student talents within unique environments.
Institute for Talent Development and Gifted Studies (Highland Heights, KY)
Located at Northern Kentucky University, this organization offers a variety of programs and services for students in grades K-12, their parents, and teachers.
Ambassador Program: Calista's Project
This article takes a look at one student's experiences with the Young Scholar Ambassador Program.
Arthink/Funthink
Arthink/Funthink is a methodology/curriculum that applies fundamentals of the arts for original thinking and clear communication of ideas.
Stanford Summer Humanities Institute (Stanford, CA)
This is an intensive academic residential program for rising juniors and seniors ages 15 to 17 interested in history and humanities.
The Blue Ridge Summer Institute for Young Artists (BLUR) (Amherst County, VA)
BLUR is a three-week camp for high school students who are interested in making art that challenges old ideas about what art is and what it isn't.
Differentiating Instruction With Centers in the Gifted Classroom
This book provides teachers with tons of ideas and guidance for creating unique classroom centers that will challenge gifted learners and encourage high-level, independent thinking.
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