This guide for teachers by Sandra Manning describes certain behaviors and characteristics that can help educators identify and understand exceptional students. She goes beyond academic success to list sensitivities and emotional tendencies that are more likely to be present in gifted students.
Removing the Mask defines the difference between treating students equally and treating them equitably in gifted and talented programs. This book challenges readers to reflect on the integrity of identification processes. In reality, most identification procedures have educators identifying opportunity rather than giftedness. Instead of focusing on deficits, Removing the Mask gives attention to uncovering the assets of students living in poverty.
Robin Finn, MPH, MA, is an ADHD warrior, spiritual seeker, mother of three, author, essayist, advocate, and coach. She spent years advocating for a twice-exceptional child before she began writing about it. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, ADDitude Magazine, Disney’s Babble.com, and others.
The Roeper Review is a quarterly journal of the Roeper Institute. Its mission is to publish thought-provoking, informative articles that deal with research, observation, experience, theory, and practice as they relate to the growth, emotions, and education of gifted and talented learners and to the cultures in which they live. The journal addresses philosophical, psychological, moral, and academic issues affecting the lives and experiences of gifted and talented individuals across the life span.
Royal Fireworks Publishing was founded in 1977 to provide educators with completely different materials with which to educate children. They seek to develop curricula to inspire the imagination of children, to engage them affectively as well as cognitively, to transmit joy and fun and creativity and a sense of wonder and excitement about the world around us. Their educational materials have been a great resource for homeschooled gifted and talented learners.
Science Hobbyist is run by William J. Beaty who is a research engineer. He is an HV/Electrostatics specialist, lecturer, science exhibit designer, textbook consultant and amateur physicist. Science Hobbyist is a website for amateur science and science education.
SharpBrains focuses on researching and improving brain health in a way that is accessible to everyone. Their site includes brain teasers, articles about brain plasticity and fitness, and other informative resources. They also offer a yearly virtual summit and a “Sharp Tank” Brainnovations Pitch Contest for innovative startups.
Short and Curly is a podcast about ethics. The two Australian hosts ask questions like: “Should grown-ups lie to you?” or “When should you stop being friends with someone?” SHORT & CURLY is especially designed to be listened to alone or as a family, with questions to think about and time to discuss it together.
This article by Jonathan Wai, Ann Lukowski Shoplik, and Susan Assouline discusses when, if ever, gifted children should be allowed to skip grades. The authors unpack the research around this issue as well as practical issues to consider to help parents make the decision.
In this book, Drs. Peg Dawson and Richard Guare address those who watch their bright, talented son or daughter struggle with everyday tasks like finishing homework, putting away toys, or following instructions at school. The latest research in child development shows that many kids who have the brain and heart to succeed lack or lag behind in crucial “executive skills.” This book teaches easy-to-follow steps to identify your child’s strengths and weaknesses, use activities and techniques proven to boost specific skills, and problem-solve daily routines.
This book contains an annotated bibliography of more than 300 books recommended for gifted students, as well as some good advice about the importance of reading and how to encourage it in children and adolescents. Well-selected books can help gifted children learn new social and emotional skills, while at the same time fostering intellectual and creative development.
Authored by Jaime A. Castellano Ed.D. and Andrea Dawn Frazier Ph.D., this book brings together the leading experts in the field, who combine both knowledge of and leadership experience with gifted students from diverse backgrounds. This edited book helps to raise the awareness level and knowledge base of all educators, particularly teachers of the gifted, who work with a kaleidoscope of special populations in gifted education.
Chapters in this volume focus on topics such as gifted education in rural environments, highly gifted learners, twice-exceptional children, gifted females, gifted and talented students on the autism spectrum, English language learners, underachievement, and students from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Emily Murman speaks about the stigma attached to giftedness, the stereotypes she has faced, and the challenges she has overcome to become a college freshman at fifteen years old.
This site, run by teacher and advocate for the gifted and talented, Angie French, provides information and resources for the gifted community. She offers helpful pages of links for parents, students, and teachers in addition to running a Twitter account to share information for the gifted.
This site gathers recent articles from around the web related to gifted learners and educational technology. It is moderated by Audrey Peacock, a gifted specialist and former President of the Alabama Association for Gifted Children (AAGC).
This book by Susan Winebrenner and Dina Brulles is the definitive guide to meeting the learning needs of gifted students in the mixed-abilities classroom—seamlessly and effectively with minimal preparation time. Included are practical, classroom-tested strategies and step-by-step instructions for how to use them.
