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Meriweather, Suzanne; Karnes, Frances A. – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1988
The experience of the University of Southern Mississippi in sponsoring "The Parenting the Gifted Children Conference" is described. Discussed are needs assessment, conference format, selection of speakers, budget, public relations, conference evaluation, and physical facilities. Included are a sample evaluation form, a conference…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Models, Parent Conferences
Cox, June; Daniels, Neil – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1988
This reprinted 1985 article with a 1988 update summarizes the final report and findings of the Richardson Study, a national investigation of educational opportunities for able learners. Recommendations are made in the areas of administration, talent identification, program options and scope, staff development and teacher support, and evaluation…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Program Development
Callahan, Carolyn M.; Hunsaker, Scott L. – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1992
This article examines issues of student and program evaluation in determining the appropriateness of acceleration of gifted students. Intellective and nonintellective factors in identifying students for acceleration are discussed as are factors in monitoring student success. Specific program evaluation questions and design issues are also…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Acceleration (Education), Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education
Kirschenbaum, Robert J. – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1993
This interview with Carolyn Callahan, an expert in gifted education, examines the process of program evaluation and other topics. It discusses how often evaluations should be done, differences between evaluating a relatively new program and a well-established program, inappropriate evaluation practices, program features parents should look for,…
Descriptors: Early Admission, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Gifted
Feldhusen, John F.; And Others – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1988
Five residential programs are offered in the summer at Purdue University for gifted youths in grades 4-12. The short-term programs emphasize intensive enrichment courses in many academic disciplines, and focus on recreational activities as well. Student eligibility, teacher selection and training, and program evaluation are described. (JDD)
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Enrichment Activities, Gifted, Intermediate Grades