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 moreSocial 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…
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…
Gifted Testers and Therapists List
The map below is a tool that can help families find testers and therapists. If you are just starting your gifted or twice-exceptional journey, your first step might be to have your child tested.…
Gifted Education in the U.S. – State Policy & Legislation
Gifted students in states across the country often encounter a wide range of services varying from state to state and even district to district. Gifted education is often left up to local control, and…
What to Consider Before Gifted Testing
Gifted Testing: Why, How, and Where. A Guide to Gifted Child Testing and Therapists Our Davidson Gifted Tester and Therapist map is an interactive tool that can help families find professionals for their gifted…
The Identification of Students Who Are Gifted
In education, identifying gifted children is a crucial yet challenging process. It can be difficult to know if a child is gifted or if they are twice-exceptional (i.e., giftedness working alongside learning disabilities). Despite the controversies and political…
Gifted, ADHD, or Both?
Gifted, ADHD, or Both? Both gifted identification and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis have been hot button issues that have circulated within the education community for several decades. There are valid concerns on both…
An Educator’s Guide to Gifted Children
An Educator’s Guide to Gifted Children PDF Version I am intense I am asynchronous I am misunderstood I am gifted! I am…intense. Intensity defines me. The further along the IQ spectrum I am, the…
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