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 more8 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…
What Your Therapist Needs to Know About Giftedness
Dr. Gail Post, a Clinical Psychologist with over 35 years of experience, discusses the cognitive, social and emotional impact of giftedness and what psychologists must consider in their work with gifted individuals. Author: Gail…
Barriers in Gifted Education: Working Together to Support Gifted Learners and Families
The mission of the Davidson Institute is to recognize, nurture and support profoundly intelligent young people and to provide opportunities for them to develop their talents to make a positive difference. Supporting profoundly gifted…
You Can’t Fool a Gifted Kid; They Spot Inauthenticity a Mile Away
Gifted children come equipped with an attuned awareness of the world around them. Sometimes this attunement comes in different flavors. Some gifted kids use logic, and even mathematical equations to figure things out. Others…
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