Balanced research and practice Robust gifted education policies provide a framework for identification, services, teacher preparedness, accountability for student learning and program evaluation. Together, these policies define comprehensive, equitable opportunities for high achieving and high-potential students. Having well-designed and approved policies in place reflects an education...
Balanced research and practice Which of our students have the potential to become tomorrow’s innovators, those creative problem solvers who will find unique solutions that enhance our lives? A talent development mindset believes that all of them may. This session presents strategies for identifying and nurturing...
Balanced research and practice Districts often include parental referrals, outside testing, and provisions for appeals in their gifted and talented identification policies. Unfortunately, all of these policies can only exacerbate racial / ethnic and socioeconomic inequity in identified gifted populations. This session will identify why this...
Balanced research and practice The identification of students for gifted programs is often a balancing act of accuracy and cost. Administering identification assessments to all students misses the fewest students, but requires the most time and money. To limit costs, some districts put relatively few students...