Gifted Education
Many different organizations define gifted education, but according to the National Association of Gifted Children, "Gifted individuals are those who demonstrate outstanding levels of aptitude or competence in one or more domains. Domains include any structured area of activity with its own symbol system (e.g., mathematics, music, language) and/or set of sensorimotor skills (e.g., painting, dance, sports)."
In order for a child to be identified as gifted and receive gifted services in the classroom, there are a series of tests they must go through. The classroom teacher will recommend to the gifted coordinator that the child should be tested for gifted education. From there, the gifted coordinator will give the child a series of tests that will test not only their intellect, but creativity as well. The gifted coordinator will assess the outcome of the test and decide if the child will receive gifted services through the school.
Each state has different requirements and mandates when it comes to gifted education. Some states mandate and fund gifted education, while other states mandate it without funding it. There are also states that do not mandate gifted education, nor do they provide funding for it. To see where your state falls, please visit the following website:
http://www.nagc.org/DataMapbyState.aspx
Because gifted children all have different needs and motivations when it comes to their learning, it is important to be familiar with gifted strategies to implement into the classroom to make learning successful for all students. The strategies on this page will help you become familiar with different techniques you can adapt to meet the needs of the students in your classroom. Most, if not all, of the strategies listed can be implemented into the general education classroom to serve the diverse needs of students. Please feel free to utilize the resources on this page to help your students succeed, and feel free to leave any questions, comments, or suggestions you may have on the guestbook page.
All knowledge is connected to all other knowledge. The fun is in making the connections. – Arthur Aufderheide
In order for a child to be identified as gifted and receive gifted services in the classroom, there are a series of tests they must go through. The classroom teacher will recommend to the gifted coordinator that the child should be tested for gifted education. From there, the gifted coordinator will give the child a series of tests that will test not only their intellect, but creativity as well. The gifted coordinator will assess the outcome of the test and decide if the child will receive gifted services through the school.
Each state has different requirements and mandates when it comes to gifted education. Some states mandate and fund gifted education, while other states mandate it without funding it. There are also states that do not mandate gifted education, nor do they provide funding for it. To see where your state falls, please visit the following website:
http://www.nagc.org/DataMapbyState.aspx
Because gifted children all have different needs and motivations when it comes to their learning, it is important to be familiar with gifted strategies to implement into the classroom to make learning successful for all students. The strategies on this page will help you become familiar with different techniques you can adapt to meet the needs of the students in your classroom. Most, if not all, of the strategies listed can be implemented into the general education classroom to serve the diverse needs of students. Please feel free to utilize the resources on this page to help your students succeed, and feel free to leave any questions, comments, or suggestions you may have on the guestbook page.
All knowledge is connected to all other knowledge. The fun is in making the connections. – Arthur Aufderheide
References:
National Association for Gifted Children. (2008). Retrieved from http://www.nagc.org.
Karnes, F. & Bean, S. (2009) Methods and Materials for Teaching the Gifted. Waco, Tx: Prufrock Press Inc.
National Association for Gifted Children. (2008). Retrieved from http://www.nagc.org.
Karnes, F. & Bean, S. (2009) Methods and Materials for Teaching the Gifted. Waco, Tx: Prufrock Press Inc.