Davidson Gifted Blog
Conversations with Teachers on the Benefits and Challenges of Online Learning for Gifted Students
This article provides research involving the role of student-student interaction and the use of multimedia and technological tools in effective online education for gifted students. Author: Thomson, D. Publications: Gifted Child Today Publisher: SAGE…
Cleared for Launch: Transition Planning for Twice-Exceptional Kids
This Tips for Parents article authored by Dr. Aimee Yermish is from a seminar she hosted for Young Scholar families about the transition to adulthood for twice-exceptional students. The transition to adulthood is not…
Twice Exceptional Students: Who They Are and What They Need
This comprehensive article focuses on one of the most overlooked and underserved student populations – twice-exceptional (2e) students or those who demonstrate both intellectual giftedness and specific learning disabilities. Although there has been a…
Parenting Math-Talented Students
This Tips for Parents article is authored by Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik from a seminar she hosted for Young Scholar families. She discusses the many aspects of parenting a math-talented child, including: finding mentors, above-level testing,…
Homeschooling Moms
This Tips for Parents article authored by Dr. Nadia Wedd from a seminar she hosted for Young Scholar families. She provides homeschooling moms advice by addressing some of the challenges homeschooling parents go through…
Appropriate Content for Gifted Readers
This article is a useful tool for determining material for gifted students that is appropriate both in challenge and in content. Author: Halsted, J. Publisher: Duke University Talent Identification Program Year: January 2008 Parent…
Parenting for High Achievement and Avoiding Underachievement
This Tips for Parents article authored by Dr. Sylvia Rimm is from a seminar she hosted for Young Scholar families. She lists seven specific tips for parents, and offers an explanation of each. Rimm…
Dual Enrollment: The Right Challenge
This article by Gera Witte discusses the option of dual enrollment in college for gifted and talented students once they have exhausted all of the options available at their high school. Author: Witte, G.…
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