The document, nearly half of which consists of appendixes, reports on a national survey conducted by The Council for Exceptional Children to determine the current status of state requirements for special education class sizes and caseloads, and to identify the policy issues for further research. Section 1 relates the overall survey findings on the…

The handbook, originally designed to portray the educational needs of gifted and talented children in Oklahoma, is explained to be aimed towards other states seeking funding for this population. After a narrative section considering gifted characteristics and the importance of providing appropriate education to gifted and talented students, the…

During the 1967-69 ninth grade students at the University of Chicago Laboratory School had the opportunity to schedule various activities during an optional session when they participated in part of an independent learning project. Staff of the project included teachers of English, mathematics, science, and social studies, two librarians, a…

The misuse of outside consultants by most school districts has led to a disenchantment with inservice training in general. By using careful planning and evaluation techniques, the problems which have been caused by the inappropriate use of consultants and the unreal expectations of local school district personnel can be avoided. The process model…

The handbook provides suggestions and guidelines to assist local education agency personnel in planning and implementing inservice education programs for the teacher of the gifted and talented. Information is presented on the following topics: the need for inservice education; twelve guiding principles for inservice education (including use of a…

The study, involving 195 gifted third, fourth, and sixth graders, examined the effectiveness and efficiency of teacher recommendation as a means of identying gifted children. (Author/SBH)

The paper explains the career education concept and considers its application to gifted and talented students. (CL)

A view of future means of developing human potential through gifted child education, including discussions of school role, early identification and development of the gifted, student teacher relationships and teacher role, mentors, programing, student support services, community-based and community-involved learning, integrative learning,…

On October 27, 1977 Georgia Gibson represented NJEA on a special panel discussion at the N. J. School Board's Convention. The topic was "Gifted and Talented Education in New Jersey." Here are excerpts and suggestions from that presentation. (Editor/RK)

An interview with Ernest L. Boyer, The U.S. Commissioner of Education, focuses on current priorities of the U.S. Office of Education, implementation of P.L. 94-142 (The Education for All Handicapped Children Act). (CL)

Discussed is the multifaceted, comprehensive training of teachers, administrators, and other educators to meet the challenge of multidimensionally gifted students, focusing on the efforts in this area by the National/State Leadership Training Institute on the Gifted and Talented (DLS)

Teachers are advised to react constructively to class jokers by understanding that the student may be a gifted-talented person seeking attention or peer acceptance. (CL)

Discussed are the principles of training utilized with teachers, administrators, parents, and university personnel by the National/State Leadership Training Institute for Gifted and Talented. (SBH)

Cases of female prodigies are discussed in terms of the impact of the cultural milieu, including (1) cultural support for girls' achievements, (2) educational opportunities, and (3) the media which influence the kinds of individuals singled out for public attention. (DB)

The author describes his early experience with the Talented Youth Project and stresses the need for planning the total experience of the gifted student. Models for curriculum differentiation are noted. (CL)