This article focuses on (a) distinctions between the profoundly gifted individual and others, and (b) a chart describing tendencies and/or behaviors associated with the profoundly gifted student in common, mixed-ability educational settings. The intent is to provide educators, parents, and policymakers with preliminary awareness about the unique…

This paper presents a rationale for serving gifted students in the regular classroom and offers guidelines for recognizing students who are gifted in the seven types of intelligence proposed by Howard Gardner. Stressed is the importance of creating in the classroom a community of learners that allows all children to actively explore ideas and…

This book reviews and summarizes recent research into the intellectual, emotional and creative development of young gifted children. An introductory section includes the following: "Early Signs of Giftedness: Research and Commentary" (Abraham Tannenbaum); "Creative Giftedness in Children" (Robert Sternberg and Todd Lubart); and "Cultural…

Qualitative cross-case methodology was employed to explore the experiences of two gifted students with cerebral palsy. The following questions were investigated: (1) In what ways do these students show their intellectual abilities? and (2) What instructional strategies or techniques were especially beneficial in developing these abilities? One…

The paper describes a curriculum model developed for gifted and talented students in an integrated middle school program, as a cooperative effort between the College of Education at the University of Houston and a Houston middle school. The program includes identification procedures, curriculum practices, and evaluation techniques. The curriculum…

The report cites accomplishments of a program designed to meet the needs of gifted and talented handicapped students (elementary to junior high level). Objectives included identifying and mainstreaming the students, and promoting gains in reading, math, and writing ability. Accomplishments cited include an inservice training program developed by…

Teachers of regular classes containing gifted students should develop their ability to identify those gifted students, analyze their teaching approaches, assess the students' ability and developmental stage, organize the classroom into different working levels, and collaborate with other teachers to extend and elaborate the curriculum. (CL)

A "Discovery Program" implemented in 1989 to help underprivileged gifted and talented students in Israel advance in their chosen fields is described. The importance of local administration and participation is stressed, as are optimal ratios of underprivileged to privileged youth for maximum benefit to all. (PB)

An interview with Dr. Donald J. Treffinger, an author and educator involved in gifted education, reveals his views regarding a "better blend" between gifted programing activities and the total school program. Such an approach would include more students in a larger variety of enrichment activities. (CB)

This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM), a system intended to nurture behavioral giftedness without reliance on gifted identification procedures. The study found SEM positively influenced the attitudes of elementary school students (n=1,935) in six middle class schools. SEM may provide schoolwide benefits…

Based on experience in integrating gifted and talented education into a Missouri school district, this article explains necessary steps: setting and clarifying objectives, identifying talent, using careful measures, getting staff input, creating a fitting and differentiated curriculum, broadening teacher roles, and overseeing the program.…

The document reports findings of a 1988-89 survey of all school districts in New Jersey to determine the status of gifted education. Major findings included the following: a total of 122,626 New Jersey students were identified and served during the 1988-89 school year; a larger percentage (11.3%) of the total school population was served than in…

The report contains the proceedings of the Third Annual Northern Virginia Conference on Gifted/Talented Education. Titles and authors of papers presented include "Realizing Your Potential" (H. Lyon), "Developing the Gifts of All Children" (W. Barbe), "What is Leadership Training for the Gifted?" (D. Sisk), "Theoretic Foundations of Differential…

Project ASCENT, a program in which early childhood gifted and talented children are provided with differentiated curricula while remaining in the mainstream setting, is described. The first chapter reviews project goals, rationale, staff, and roles of personnel including the support teacher. Identification methods, including a Piagetian test, are…

Presented is the report of a 1974 planning conference on raising public consciousness about the needs of the gifted and talented (GT). Noted are the following major conference purposes: to increase interorganizational awareness of activities to expand opportunities for GT individuals, to identify mechanisms for improving public awareness of GT…