Twice-exceptional (or 2E) children are just recently beginning to receive attention in formal education. Once dismissed as not gifted at all, or unable to receive enrichment because their gift was masked or overshadowed by their disability, twice-exceptional students provide their own challenges and joys to parents and educators. While three to five percent of the … Read More
Many make the mistaken assumption that gifted students are automatically good at all subjects, all the time. But some don’t necessarily perform well in traditional classroom environments because they are divergent thinkers, which often cannot be measured standardized testing. Other exceptional students, despite their intellect, indicate maturity at different rates from their peers due to … Read More
As the definition of giftedness expands, many school districts are struggling with which students to place in gifted programs and magnet schools, and which belong in general classrooms. Many have limited resources. When it comes to identifying gifted students and ensuring they receive the education they need to reach their potential, administrators and school boards … Read More
Formerly, all it took to be considered “gifted” is a stellar performance on a single test. However, the definition of gifted has expanded exponentially as educators come to a broader understanding of what giftedness is and neuroscientists continue to develop ways of studying how the brain works and interacts with its environment. This means that … Read More
There are many different teaching philosophies that are in use today to engage students. Teachers provide whole-class instruction, small-group projects and discussions, and one-on-one attention when possible. The idea is to educate your students to the highest level of their abilities, with the focus on “everyone.” Differentiated instruction is a way to change this. However, … Read More
It’s enough of a challenge for parents and educators of gifted children to meet their academic and intellectual needs. Many gifted children might be socially awkward because they develop asynchronously from their peers. They might not mesh well with their peer group at exactly the time when group identity and acceptance become a focus. Additionally, … Read More
