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Tips for Parents: Gifted Children’s Friendships

This article is from a seminar hosted by Miraca Gross, who provides a must-read on how parents can help facilitate productive friendships for their gifted children and prevent them from becoming “loners.” Gross stresses…

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Twice Exceptional: Definition, Characteristics & Identification

Twice-exceptional students (also known as 2e children or students) are among the most under-identified and underserved population in schools. The reason for this is two-fold: (1) the vast majority of school districts do not…

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How can you determine if your baby/toddler is gifted?

We recently received the following message from a parent of a precocious baby: Q: I’m reaching out because I have a 7-month-old baby who, I believe, is gifted. From day one she was very…

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A Parent’s Perspective on the Young Scholars Program and Raising a Gifted Student

A Davidson alumna parent recently provided the following thoughts both on her experiences with the Young Scholars program and her daughter’s journey through a variety of education settings. My daughter is a Davidson alumna…

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Homeschooling Gifted Students: A Listing of Books

Below is an alphabetical listing of books related to homeschooling gifted students. If you considering homeschooling your gifted student, the national Young Scholars program provides FREE services designed to nurture the intellectual, social, emotional,…

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For Educators: Gifted Ed. Degree Programs

Organizations: National Institute for the Development of Gifted Education (Denver, CO) As part of the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver, the Institute supports practice, conducts research, develops publications, serves the…

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Enrichment Programs for Academically Gifted Children

Below is a list of academic enrichment programs offered by various organizations within the gifted community. Davidson Programs International Programs National Programs Online Programs Academic & Enrichment Programs By State: California Colorado Connecticut Florida…

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Twelve Cost Effective Educational Options for Serving Gifted Students

This article provides steps that schools and educators can take to help gifted children stay focused and achieve at higher levels. In addition, these steps can be taken by schools that want their students…

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