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What is Giftedness?

The Definition & Meaning of Being Gifted Children who are gifted are defined as those who demonstrate an advanced ability or potential in one or more specific areas when compared…

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Acceleration for Gifted Learners: Research and Resources

“Perhaps more has been written about the efficacy of accelerative practices with gifted students than about any other single educational intervention with any population. Reviews of the literature on acceleration have appeared with some…

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How Books Can Support Gifted Children’s Emotional Growth

The following excerpt is adapted from Some of My Best Friends Are Books – Guiding Gifted Readers from Preschool to High School (3rd Edition) by: Judith Wynn Halsted, M.S., published by Gifted Unlimited, LLC.…

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Tips for Parents: Understanding Equalizing in PDA (and what to do about it!)

The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents.  Authored by: Keri Schouten Summary Equalizing is a common behavioral mechanism used…

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Are You Leveraging Your Community? Simple Ways to Build Belonging for Gifted Kids

When parents of gifted children look for enrichment or socialization for their gifted or twice-exceptional (2e) child, they often jump to traditional solutions: a gifted program, specialized classes, or educational summer camps. However, some…

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Tips for Students: The Power of Neurodiversity: Understanding Your Amazingly Unique Brain

The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents.  Authored by: Dr. Liz Angoff, LEP, ABSNP Brains are different in important…

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Protected: A Day in the Life of a Profoundly Gifted Tenth Grader

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Protected: A Day in the Life of a Profoundly Gifted Seventh Grader

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Protected: A Day in the Life of a Profoundly Gifted Fourth Grader

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