Davidson Gifted Blog
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…
Read moreIs it School Refusal or Self Preservation?
This blog was first published by REEL (Resilience & Engagement for Every Learner), a nonprofit helping families and educators reimagine learning for twice-exceptional and neurodivergent students. Explore more stories and free resources for parents, and…
Homeschooling Isn’t as Scary as You Think!
This blog was first published by REEL (Resilience & Engagement for Every Learner), a nonprofit helping families and educators reimagine learning for twice-exceptional and neurodivergent students. Explore more stories and free resources for parents, and…
Strength-Based Parenting Gifted and Twice-Exceptional (2e) Children Requires Intentionality
Supporting A Child’s Strengths from the Start Parenting a twice-exceptional (2e) child is a complex journey, and one of the most powerful ways to set children up for success is to focus intentionally on…
8 Myths About Gifted Students Debunked
The concept of “giftedness” tends to be misunderstood. This lack of understanding eventually shapes policies, classroom practices, and even how society perceives intelligence. Unfortunately, it hurts the students in the end, leading to them…
Online Programs for Gifted Elementary Students
Online Programs for Gifted Elementary Students According to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, about 6% of all K-12 students are considered profoundly gifted. Yet, most of the content about giftedness…
Finding and Building Community as a Profoundly Gifted or Twice-Exceptional Family
This article has been adapted from a virtual event presented by our Family Services team. Members of our Young Scholars program have access to a recording of this virtual event in full on the…
The Profoundly Gifted Brain
This article has been adapted from a virtual event presented by our Family Services team. Members of our Young Scholars program have access to a recording of this virtual event in full on the…
Social Engagement, General Enrichment, and Executive Function Support Program Comparison
This chart provides a comparison of the most popular social engagement, general enrichment, and executive function Support programs used by Davidson Young Scholars. These programs can be utilized in a variety of ways; enrichment, tutoring, curriculum…
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