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Six Types of Giftedness

28 Nov 2018

Gifted Children

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What does “gifted” mean? The term has likely evolved since you were a child. What does it mean to be gifted? Most people might reply that a “gifted” child is … Read More

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Explaining Gifted Testing to Your Child

26 Nov 2018

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No matter a gifted child’s learning style, he or she will likely face standardized testing at some point. While it might take place for grade placement in an education system, … Read More

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Educating the Twice-Exceptional Student

22 Nov 2018

Twice-Exceptional Students

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Gifted children, once identified (and if they are fortunate), may be given opportunities to express and develop those gifts through advanced projects or courses, or via personal instruction. Children with … Read More

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Helping Gifted Youth Understand, Show & Embrace Gratitude

20 Nov 2018

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Since gifted children often tend to be quickly defined by their exceptionalism, they may experience anxiety and concern over where they fit. Others might struggle to fit in with peer … Read More

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How to Find a School That “Fits” My Highly-Gifted Child

19 Nov 2018

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Parenting a highly gifted child presents its own set of challenges. Deciding on the best academic environment for the student is not only vital for the student’s growth, but also … Read More

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4 Steps Schools Should Take for Identifying Gifted Children

16 Nov 2018

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Working with gifted learners can be a rewarding challenge, but it can be even more difficult to properly identify giftedness in children who are exceptional. We have now learned that … Read More

Author: Oak Crest Academy