Gifted learners have insatiable appetites for knowledge and self-expression. They want to learn and explore and grow and express their own individualism. They want to achieve, excel and find new challenges to meet. They are driven to be the best they can be. A school for the gifted and talented provides the best opportunities for … Read More
All children love to be active and play with other children. In school, many of them are impatient, restless and still want to be active. A few will act out, lack focus or attentiveness, or exhibit some behavioral issues. Some of these children will be diagnosed with ADHD. What constitutes a diagnosis of ADHD? How … Read More
Students learn and achieve in both public and private schools. Both environments are funded – either by public funding or private financing. Both have qualified teachers. So why would parents choose to send their children to one or the other? Why would they agree to pay more to put their children into private or parochial … Read More
It is important to establish giftedness at an early school age because it sets the tone for the child’s education and the expectations of teachers who will guide that education. How early should educational programs start for gifted children? While there is some belief that they should start later, the National Association for Gifted Children … Read More
Gifted and talented children are not well served by the traditional school system in the United States. Traditional schools are limited by policies, funding, resources, or teacher time, training or specialization. There is a growing interest across the country to provide more opportunities for gifted and talented children to further investigate, explore and develop their … Read More
Gifted children are known for having a unique set of characteristics that affects their learning and social skills. For many gifted learners, a traditional classroom setting is stressful and stifles their natural abilities. Underperforming, behavioral issues and problems making friends are just a few issues that can arise when a gifted child is not provided … Read More
