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What is Giftedness?

The Definition & Meaning of Being Gifted Children who are gifted are defined as those who demonstrate an advanced ability or potential in one or more specific areas when compared…

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Gifted Programs

List of Academic Competitions for Gifted Students

Updated October 2024 Academic competitions play an important part in learning for highly gifted students. They are designed to inspire and enlighten, and can create enthusiasm and entice students to try their hardest, helping…

Gifted and Twice-Exceptional

2e-Friendly Summer Camp Listing

Updated October 2024 When summer rolls around, finding enriching and engaging activities for gifted and twice-exceptional students can be a challenge. Traditional camps and programs may not always cater to their unique needs, leaving…

Gifted Resources

Tips for Students: Drawing Fantasy Maps

The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents.  Authored by: Wes Jones Summary There is something intrinsically appealing about maps.…

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Tips for Parents: Twice Exceptional Alphabet soup: PG-ADHD

The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents.  Authored by: Edward R. Amend, Psy.D Summary ADHD is a complex condition,…

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Tips for Parents: Educational Advocacy for Gifted & Autistic Students

The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents.  Authored by: Dr. Megan Helmen Summary Learn how you can better communicate…

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Online Arts Program Comparison – Music, Theater, Visual Arts, Creative Writing

This chart provides a comparison of the most popular online Music, Theater, Visual Arts & Creative Writing programs used by Davidson Young Scholars. These programs can be utilized in a variety of ways; enrichment, tutoring,…

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Tips for Students: Harry Potter and the Young Scholars

The following article expands on highlights and insights from one of our Expert Series events, which are exclusive for Young Scholars and their parents.  Authored by: Margaret-Ann Simonetta Introduction Harry Potter and the Young Scholars is…

Gifted Programs

Online Language Arts Program Comparison

This chart provides a comparison of the most popular online language arts programs used by Davidson Young Scholars. These programs can be utilized in a variety of ways; enrichment, tutoring, curriculum replacement, independent study, etc.…

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