by Miraca Gross. Research suggests that the inclusion classroom, with age peers, may not be the most appropriate environment.
Article by Sandra Carlton describes her challenges in finding an approriate educational setting for her profoundly gifted son. Their story includes legal, administrative and personal obstacles.
An article by Kathi Kearney reviews the literature on full inclusion. The special issues of highly gifted children are examined and a series of recommendations for the placement and education of highly gifted children in full inclusion classrooms are made.
ERIC Digest #E487 discusses gifted children entering kindergarten and describes how to choose a school.
This is the second of two articles by Beth Wright, the mother of a profoundly gifted early college entrant. Both articles offer an insightful collection of parents' perspectives on early college issues and experiences.
This board is for parents and teachers of the profoundly gifted and prodigious child.
The Exceptionally Gifted Child in School by Stephanie Tolan; The exceptionally gifted child is unique. What kind of educational adaptation each child needs must be decided after a careful study of that child's individuality... the certainty that adaptations must be made can be based on what our children have in common, on the rules of their own special world.
The Prodigy is Amy Wallace's biography of William James Sidis, the brightest human who ever existed on our planet Earth.
Article by Dr. Jan Davidson uses the term "quiet crisis" to describe the neglect of our educational system to nurture our nation's most able young minds.It argues that this quiet crisis in effect denies future generations the benefit of those students' achievements. 2002.00.00
This article examines the unique vulnerabilities of children with extraordinarily advanced intellectual skills, and highlights the differences between highly gifted and moderately gifted children.
Article by Roberta Staley describes some of the situations faced by profoundly gifted young people and their families. Staley relates many interesting anecdotes and commentaries. The article advocates for increased recognition of the importance and value of these gifted young people.