Download full textERIC Number: ED600145
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Publication Date: 2019-Jul-11
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A Definition of Giftedness That Guides Best Practice. Position Statement
National Association for Gifted Children
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) believes it is essential to define giftedness in a way that both reflects best thinking in the field and moves beyond a focus on identification criteria to a deeper understanding of the complex nature of giftedness and the multi-faceted approach to services required to appropriately serve students with gifts and talents. In this position statement, NAGC provides a definition of giftedness which includes five key elements educators in all settings must address to ensure equitable identification and comprehensive services.
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Definitions, Best Practices, Talent Identification, Student Characteristics, Ethnic Groups, Disproportionate Representation, Socioeconomic Status, Gifted Education, Access to Education, Learning Disabilities, Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Interpersonal Competence, Social Development, Emotional Development, Student Needs
National Association for Gifted Children. 1331 H Street NW Suite 1001, Washington, DC 20005. Tel: 202-785-4268; Fax: 202-785-4248; e-mail: nagc@nagc.org; Web site: http://www.nagc.org/
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: National Association for Gifted Children
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