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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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List of Academic Competitions for Gifted Students

Updated October 2024 Academic competitions play an important part in learning for highly gifted students. They are designed to inspire and enlighten, and can create enthusiasm and entice students to try their hardest, helping…

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Online Language Arts Program Comparison

This chart provides a comparison of the most popular online language arts programs used by Davidson Young Scholars. These programs can be utilized in a variety of ways; enrichment, tutoring, curriculum replacement, independent study, etc.…

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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…

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Online Summer Programs for Gifted Students

Learning shouldn’t be restricted to the classroom—and it doesn’t have to be. Online summer programs for gifted students offer valuable opportunities to stay intellectually stimulated beyond the traditional school year. These virtually hosted courses…

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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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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…

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Gifted Summer Programs: Listed by Topics of Interest

The following is a list of summer programs organized by topics of interest in two separate categories, summer programs specifically for gifted youth and summer programs that may interest gifted students. The topics of…

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Educational Consulting for Gifted Students

Parenting a gifted or twice exceptional child comes with a lot of uncertainty. Each child and each family’s circumstances can vary widely even from other families in the gifted or 2e community. One of…

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