Parenting a Gifted Child
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In: Challenging Gifted Children
Grade acceleration is a viable option for gifted children performing above grade level in all subject areas, but is often resisted by school administration and teachers. more...
Grade Skipping Your Gifted Student
In: Challenging Gifted Children
One of the toughest decisions a gifted child's parents may have to make is whether skipping a grade is right for their child, not only now but also in the long run. more...
Advocating for Grade Acceleration
In: Challenging Gifted Children
Your gifted child is not challenged in any subject and enrichment and differentiation are not enough. If you're considering whole-grade acceleration, do your legwork. more...
The Iowa Acceleration Scale explores a gifted and talented child's academic, social and emotional development to determine if grade-skipping is currently beneficial. more...
In: Parenting a Gifted Child (general)
By: Susan Whelan
Raising a gifted child can be challenging. There are several Australian organisations that provide information and support for parents of gifted children. more...
In: Challenging Gifted Children
By: Christine Alcott
School breaks can be a challenge for both gifted kids and their parents. more...
In: Parenting a Gifted Child (general)
By: Crysta Parkinson
While a variety of activities is healthy and positive, one of the best things a parent can do for their gifted child is provide them with some downtime. more...
In: Parenting a Gifted Child (general)
By: Linda Mocilnikar
The SAT Reasoning Test is one part of a complicated array of college testing options. Knowing what to expect beforehand can prevent unnecessary test anxiety. more...
In: Parenting a Gifted Child (general)
By: Linda Mocilnikar
Gifted teens are adept at hiding their stress. What are some of the things that may be causing your teen stress, and what can you do to help? more...
In: Parenting a Gifted Child (general)
By: Linda Mocilnikar
The No Child Left Behind act sets goals for improved test scores leaving no time for teachers to keep gifted children challenged. NCLB leaves gifted children behind. more...
