A about education highlighted the difference between creating an environment where students belong rather than one where they just fit in. The author, Kimberlee Kiehl, noted problems in a system where "most teacher education programs, not to mention the entire education culture in this country, push us toward making children fit in."What is the difference...
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When does therapy benefit gifted adolescents?
Gifted adolescents are no more prone to social or emotional difficulties than other teens.1 Yet, the burden of feeling different from peers, and attempts to offset stigma and rejection, create a unique set of conflicts. At a point in their development when social acceptance seems essential, many gifted teens go to great lengths to hide their...
The Columbus Group Conference
Parenting gifted children is awesome! No.doubt.about.it. I said ‘awesome’ … not easy. There are days that will overwhelm you and days that will make you cry. When those days come, it is important to remember that there are resources available to you to help make it through the day … and knowing about the ‘Columbus Group’ is one of the best resources...
Don't wait to get your gifted child tested!
Accurate identification of giftedness is necessary to determine what specific academic services your child needs. It also provides documentation when advocacy is warranted. While states and districts have varying requirements for gifted identification (see for more), many districts circumvent these requirements by creating roadblocks and delays. Yet,...