Davidson Gifted Blog
Testing Your Gifted Child: A Springboard for Effective Advocacy
This article describes how testing can be an ally when advocating for a gifted student. Author: Gilman, B. Organization: Duke University Talent Identification Program Year: 2008 For the rare gifted student whose educational needs…
Homeschooling Moms
This Tips for Parents article authored by Dr. Nadia Wedd from a seminar she hosted for Young Scholar families. She provides homeschooling moms advice by addressing some of the challenges homeschooling parents go through…
Appropriate Content for Gifted Readers
This article is a useful tool for determining material for gifted students that is appropriate both in challenge and in content. Author: Halsted, J. Publisher: Duke University Talent Identification Program Year: January 2008 Parent…
A Gifted Child’s Bill of Rights
This article highlights how to support the unique needs of gifted students. Tamara Fisher shares each right with her students and discusses their reactions, emphasizing the importance of allowing gifted kids to understand their…
Parenting for High Achievement and Avoiding Underachievement
This Tips for Parents article authored by Dr. Sylvia Rimm is from a seminar she hosted for Young Scholar families. She lists seven specific tips for parents, and offers an explanation of each. Rimm…
Dual Enrollment: The Right Challenge
This article by Gera Witte discusses the option of dual enrollment in college for gifted and talented students once they have exhausted all of the options available at their high school. Author: Witte, G.…
Tips for Parents: Parenting for High Achievement and Avoiding Underachievement
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Dr. Sylvia Rimm, who lists seven specific tips for parents, and offers an explanation of each. Dr. Rimm touches on topics such as…
When your child’s second exceptionality is emotional: Looking beyond psychiatric diagnosis
Written by Barbara Probst, this article covers the second exceptionality typically not thought of when discussing twice-exceptionality – one that is emotional, social or behavioral related. Author: Probst, B. Publication: 2e Newsletter Year: January…
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