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The Evolution of the National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
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Gallagher, James J.; Danaher, Joan C.; Clifford, Richard M. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 2009
This review traces the evolution from 1971 to the present of a national technical assistance (TA) program to support the creation, expansion, and improvement of services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with special needs. From its beginning as a TA resource for demonstration projects, to linking outreach projects' expertise with state…
Descriptors: Program Improvement, Disabilities, Young Children, Program Effectiveness
Education of Gifted Students: A Civil Rights Issue?
Gallagher, James J. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1995
There are many students with high native abilities that remain underdeveloped because of inadequate opportunity, practice, and motivation. Although genetics significantly affects development of various intelligences, environment (including cultural values) and sequential experiences help crystallize native abilities. Schools must organize and…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Civil Rights, Educational Opportunities, Elementary Secondary Education
State Policies for Identification of Nontraditional Gifted Students.
Coleman, Mary Ruth; Gallagher, James J. – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1992
A national survey examined state policies for identification of gifted students who are culturally different, economically disadvantaged, disabled, or in some way at risk. Progress was found in the areas of greater public awareness, screening procedures, formal identification processes, and program initiatives. A sidebar describes the Jacob K.…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, At Risk Persons, Cultural Differences, Disabilities