Davidson Gifted Blog
Clarification of Federal Law as It Applies to Twice-exceptional Students
This article offers descriptions of clarifications of federal law made by the Department of Justice and the Department of Education to guide practice. These clarifications relate to gifted students with disabilities and should be…
14 Things Gifted Students Want Teachers to Know
In this article, Joshua Raymond reflects back on his time as a gifted student and what his daughters are experiencing now. Here are some items he wishes his teachers (and theirs) knew. Author: Raymond, J.…
Tips for Parents: Parenting the Gifted Child
This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Dr. Edward Amend, who provides a number of ideas on how to foster relationships, improve discipline and increase motivation for your gifted child.…
Self-advocacy for gifted teens and tweens: How to help gifted teens take control of their classroom experience
This blog post from Ilana Teitelman focuses on how adolescent and pre-teen students can advocate for themselves. Author: Teitelman, I. Publisher: Gifted Challenges Year: 2015 As students start to reach fifth and sixth grade,…
Finding the Appropriate Educational Environment for Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Children
This article provides strategies designed to help parents navigate the convoluted public education system and ultimately find the appropriate educational environment for their child. Author: Postma, M. Publisher: Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted…
Tips for Parents: Advocacy and Working with Your Child’s School
This Tips for Parents article, authored by Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik, Ph.D., is from a seminar she hosted exclusively for Young Scholar parents. She provides numerous strategies on how to advocate for your gifted student in…
Follow the Fear: Anticipating Missteps in Learning to Write
This article provides information on overcoming the fear of writing. Author: Sciortino, P. Publications: 2e Newsletter Year: September/October 2014 It’s a rare opportunity when educators get to experience firsthand the same challenges their students…
The DSM-5 and Asperger’s
This article discusses the effects of the latest edition of the Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and its effects on those with Asperger’s Syndrome. Author: 2e Newsletter Editorial Team Publications: 2e Newsletter Year: May/June…
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