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Tips for Teachers: Successful strategies for teaching gifted learners

This article by the Davidson Institute offers a list of tips for teachers. It focuses on suggestions any teacher can use in the classroom to aid their gifted students and promote their achievement in…

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What most parents of gifted children wish they had known about college planning

This article provides several suggestions on how parents can help students plan for college, as well as find colleges that offer the right fit. Author: Post, G. Publisher: Gifted Challenges Year: 2018 Raising a…

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Finding a school that fits

In this article, Barbara Probst discusses important factors to consider when choosing the right twice-exceptional (2e) school for your gifted child. Author: Probst, B. Publications: 2e Newsletter Year: January 2006 Like most parents of 2e kids, you’ve…

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Paving the Path to Meaningful Engagement for High-Potential Children

This article describes the concept of “meaningful engagement” and how to incorporate it into a plan for gifted students. Author: Lee, J., Ritchotte, J., & Zaghlawan, H. Publications: Parenting for High Potential Publisher: NAGC Year: March 2017…

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The Writing Can Wait

This article describes how writing is a complex skill that requires not just an agile mind but a set of mental and physical skills that don’t always keep pace with a child’s ability. As…

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The Best-Kept Secret in Gifted Education: Above-Level Testing

This article covers the topic of above-level testing. Author: Shoplik, A. Publisher: Belin-Blank Center Year: 2016 The secret of above-level testing is really not much of a secret. It’s used extensively at universities that have centers for…

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Is Your Gifted Child Ready for Online Learning?

This article presents parents with 10 questions that can help them to determine whether their child is ready for online education. The authors contend that if the focus remains on readiness, families can expect…

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Clarification of Federal Law as It Applies to Twice-exceptional Students

This article offers descriptions of clarifications of federal law made by the Department of Justice and the Department of Education to guide practice. These clarifications relate to gifted students with disabilities and should be…

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