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Brody, Lawrence; And Others – 1969
This report examines the College Discovery and Development Program, which seeks (1) to identify underachieving disadvantaged high school students with college potential, (2) to increase their academic motivation, (3) to improve their scholastic achievement, (4) to develop their acceptance of college study as a realistic expectation for themselves,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aptitude, Achievement Gains, College Preparation
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Wood, Christine T. – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1985
This paper described findings from a three-year study on the impact of California legislation reforming the gifted and talented program. Results were concentrated in four areas: (1) population changes, (2) effect of new categories, (3) racial/ethnic changes, and (4) impact of funding formula. (LMO)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Legislation, Educational Policy
Delcourt, Marcia A. B. – 2002
This brochure, written in Spanish, discusses strategies that Spanish-speaking parents can use to support the interests of their children and how to recognize and extend their children's talents. Parents are urged to: (1) be aware of what their child likes to do and be patient with the changing patterns as the child explores areas of interests and…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Child Rearing, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
Rogers, Karen B. – 2001
This guidebook is designed to assist schools in providing appropriate education experiences for all gifted and talented children, regardless of the child's talent area, age, ethnic origin, or economic level. Chapters address: (1) the development of an educational plan, what is reasonable to ask schools to do, and what kind of teacher is best for a…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Acceleration (Education), Curriculum Design
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Adderholdt-Elliot, Miriam; And Others – Roeper Review, 1991
Directors of gifted and talented programs in 38 states responded to a Gifted Practices Survey. The survey addressed identification, evaluation methods, definitions, role of the regular classroom teacher, certification programs, and the history of providing services and special funding. Findings suggest that states appear to be engaging in expected…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Administrators, Definitions, Delivery Systems
Rubin, Joyce; And Others – 1983
The manual presents information on classroom activities designed for gifted elementary grade students. The activities are adaptable for either homogeneous or heterogeneous settings and allow for flexibility and open mindedness in programing. An introductory section discusses ways to differentiate the curriculum in content, process, and product.…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Family (Sociological Unit), Gifted, Learning Activities
Smith, Sandi W.; And Others – 1983
Interrelationships of intellectual ability, task commitment, and creativity were examined for gifted fifth through seventh graders. Ss were administered the Crockett Role Category Inventory, the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills and the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking. As expected, no significant correlations among test results were noted. However,…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Communication Skills, Creativity
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Utah State Univ., Salt Lake City. Intermountain Plains Regional Resource Center. – 1982
The booklet is intended to help recruit teachers and familiarize prospective teachers and related services personnel with opportunities for serving exceptional children in North Dakota. Teaching careers and professional preparation for students with five types of disabilities (specific learning disabilities; emotional disturbances; mental…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Gifted, Special Education Teachers, Talent
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Malone, Charlotte E.; Moonan, William J. – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1975
Descriptors: Behavior, Early Childhood Education, Gifted, Individual Characteristics
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Bidlack, Gerald H. – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1974
Descriptors: Consultants, Enrichment, Exceptional Child Education, Gifted
McClellan, Elizabeth – 1985
The digest examines issues related to the use of technology with gifted and talented students. Computer assisted instruction (CAI) is seen to develop decision making skills and foster independent learning. Applications of four types of CAI to gifted students are explored: drill practice, tutorials, games, and simulations. The use of computers in…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education
Huebner, Louise M., Comp. – 1981
The guide examines creative problem solving strategies for gifted and talented students (kindergarten through intermediate levels). The 33 strategies are arranged alphabetically by title and include the name of the developer, grade level, purpose, time allotment, strategy instructions, examples, application and/or variation, resources, and…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Creative Thinking, Elementary Education, Gifted
Texas Education Agency, Austin. – 1988
Texas' eighth annual evaluation of state-approved gifted/talented programs consists of four components: (1) an evaluation of operational programs; (2) a case study of high school gifted/talented programs; (3) an evaluation of developmental programs; and (4) a survey of districts without state-approved gifted/talented programs. The evaluation of…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Profiles, Program Development
Hanninen, Gail E. – 1985
To determine whether teachers with specialized training in gifted/talented education perceive and provide for the needs of the gifted/talented student differently than teachers without specialized training, educators with varying degrees of experience responded to scenarios developed from actual case histories of students in a gifted program. The…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Special Education Teachers, Talent
Michigan State Board of Education, Lansing. – 1986
The booklet contains descriptions of educational programs in the area of gifted and talented, technology, and special interests which have been validated as successful by the Joint Dissemination Review Panel of the U.S. Department of Education. Programs are listed alphabetically and also provided are an index of programs by category and an index…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Student Interests
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