Davidson Gifted Blog
Tips for Parents: Meeting the Needs of Twice-Exceptional Children
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar by Meredith Warshaw who offers advice on a number of issues (i.e. assessment, schooling, siblings). Author: Warshaw, M. Organization: Davidson Institute for Talent Development Year:…
Understanding Very, Very Smart People
In this article, Samuel Kohlenberg, LPC, discusses his observations and experiences with profoundly gifted students and young adults. Here are a few things he would like to tell them (as well as the people…
Do’s and Don’ts for Motivating Your High-Ability Child
Scholars and parents Del Siegle and Betsy McCoach share successful strategies and practices for motivating gifted children. Topics include avoiding sabotage, understanding cause and effect, finding meaningfulness, discussing abilities of gifted students, and more.…
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…
Educational Options for Gifted Learners
This article includes some of the educational options for gifted learners that have proven effective for exceptionally bright young people. Some of these options include acceleration, credit by examination, compacting, independent study, ability grouping,…
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…
8 Reasons You Should Label Kids as Gifted
This article is adapted from Davidson Institute’s “Twice-Exceptionality: A Resource Guide for Parents”, part of our collection of free guidebooks for gifted and 2e families. For a deeper dive into supporting your twice-exceptional child,…
14 Things Gifted Students Want Teachers to Know
In this article, Joshua Raymond reflects back on his time as a gifted student and what his daughters are experiencing now. Here are some items he wishes his teachers (and theirs) knew. Author: Raymond, J.…
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