. . . for developing an educational plan
These extensive guides have been specially designed to assist families in finding the most appropriate educational setting for their exceptionally bright child. Through a wide variety of articles and tools, families are guided through a process for implementing their decisions effectively.
These guidebooks can be downloaded at no cost.
- Advocating for Exceptionally Gifted Young People: A Guidebook (PDF)
This advocacy guidebook is designed for parents interested in addressing the needs of their exceptionally gifted children. It is to be used as an organizational tool and informational guide to building a strong foundation for parent advocacy efforts.
- Considering the Options: A Guidebook for Investigating Early College Entrance
For Parents (PDF) For Students (PDF)
The Davidson Institute Team and Nancy Robinson, Ph.D., teamed up to write these guidebooks designed to help parents and students assess one’s readiness for early college entrance.
- Mentorships: A Guidebook (PDF)
Mentors can teach and inspire your gifted child. This guidebook by the Davidson Institute for Talent Development outlines how to search for a mentor, different types of mentoring relationships, and what characteristics great mentors have.
- Giving Back: A Guidebook for Volunteerism and Community Service (PDF)
Community service and volunteer work are not only rewarding ways to do something good, but also provide wonderful educational, professional and personal growth opportunities. This guidebook by the Davidson Institute for Talent Development provides resources, strategies and valuable information for gifted students and their parents to think about when considering the who, what, where, when, how and why questions associated with Giving Back.