Davidson Gifted Blog
Davidson Ambassador Spotlight Q&A – Vaccine Advocacy, Understanding Money, Connecting with Peers
The purpose of the Young Scholars Ambassador Program is to foster learning and civic engagement through community service, volunteerism and leadership in highly motivated and mature Young Scholars. In this article, three 2022 Ambassadors…
Online Schools for Gifted Children
Advantages of Gifted Online Schooling Many families in the gifted and twice-exceptional community have utilized online learning programs. For gifted students, online programs may deliver material at a faster pace, provide information on niche…
Tips for Parents: Socialization and the Highly Gifted Child
The following article by Dr. Jim Delisle shares highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. One of the hardest things to contend with as…
Whole grade acceleration success stories
This article contains stories of successful grade skips, written from the parents’ perspective. The various accounts cover skips in an assortment of grades in public schools, private schools and homeschooling. Many schools avoid whole…
Gifted Organizations List
If you’re just beginning your gifted journey as a family, hold on! It’s a wild ride. It can be hard to find resources, information, or support when you’re a parent of a gifted or…
Tips for Students: Getting Involved in Scientific Research at a Young Age
The following article shares highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents. Being involved in scientific research at a young age can be a transformative…
A Short Guide for Building an Independent Study Course
A Short Guide for Building an Independent Study Course (with an example included!) Gifted children are often interested in topics that aren’t typically offered in traditional school curriculums, or they may be ready to…
Ability Grouping for Gifted Students
Ability grouping—defined as the practice of dividing classes, schools, or even districts into smaller groups according to students’ needs and readiness—is a contentious concept in education. When used poorly, ability grouping has the potential…
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