Davidson Gifted Blog
Tips for Parents: Doing Poorly on Purpose: Underachievement and the Quest for Dignity
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Jim Delisle, who offers considerations to remember and suggestions for addressing underachievement. One of my favorite quotes is from English author George Eliot:…
Developing Mathematical Talent
This Tips for Parents article is authored by Richard Rusczyk from a seminar he hosted for Young Scholar families. He discusses his experiences in sharing mathematics with students and helping develop their interests in…
National Statistics – Why our Nation Needs to Educate our Gifted and Talented Youth
This article contains a number of statistics highlighting the importance of gifted education in the United States. In 2011, research showed that just 32% of 8th graders in the United States were proficient in…
Preparing Your 2e Child for the Transition to College
In this article, two professionals who help twice-exceptional students and their families make the transition to college provide numerous strategies. Author: Eisner, W. & Wanzenberg, M. Publisher: 2e Newsletter Year: July/August 2010 This is…
The Art of Academic Writing
This Tips for Parents article authored by Michael Clay Thompson is from a seminar he hosted for Young Scholar Families, during which significant elements in the instruction of the art of academic writing were…
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,…
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