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, it might also used as part of a process to determine whether the child is gifted, and to what extent. While traditional gifted testing is … Read More
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 for assuring parents that their child’s needs are met and their exceptional talents responsibly challenged. The child’s social well-being and maturity must be balanced with … Read More
How do gifted students learn differently from other children? There have been many theories put forth over the years as educators and researchers learned more about what it means to be gifted. And the debate continues today. Early in this century, giftedness was determined by testing a student’s IQ. Overall intelligence was the measure until … Read More
You believe you have a gifted child. She likes to read and is quick to learn, picks up new words easily, and doesn’t miss a thing in the world around her. She seems older than she really is. She also gets angry sometimes, and she gets frustrated when she makes mistakes. Her disappointment leads to … Read More
Some children are very smart. They use big words – adult words – at a very young age. They learn very quickly. They ask a lot of questions. When they get to school, they become very good students and get good grades. These smart children become labeled by parents and teachers as high achievers or gifted … Read More
For parents of gifted children, school choice may be one of the more important decisions they will make. Public schools provide educational programs for the vast majority of children in the general student population. But sometimes they fall short in addressing the needs of children in special categories who may need more individual attention. Private … Read More
