![]() This assessment will likely be done by a School Psychologist (who specializes in assessing children). Most schools will have an easily accessible parent handbook, that should spell out how to request a gifted and talented assessment for your child, and most public schools (if not all) must assess your child at your request. You usually can start by talking with the teacher, and/or the school counselor. Now, on to your question: 1: Here are the guidelines for NJ: 2: Most schools have a process for this, and all public schools in the US do. Of course, I also have 2 kids who are twice exceptional (for different reasons) and it has made a world of difference to get gifted ed services and IEPs for both of them. ![]() :) So, I always advocate, as a parent, for getting quality assessments of your kids when you think you need better information so you can meet their needs. And also I don't make decisions based on anxiety.I make decisions for my kids based on the best facts I can get. I understand, and have had a few friends that worried about their kid being labeled as "elite" or as a "nerd" etc.And anxiety and fear are one thing (worried bout the optics of appearing to be a snob, or worried about a kid being labeled a geek/nerd and being harassed). IMHO, there are no "pitfalls" associated with the "gifted" tag that make it worth not getting a good evaluation of an individual child, and then not making decisions about their education and their environment with their unique needs in mind. ![]() I'm also gifted, have two gifted, children, and my husband is a school principal. Hi! I'm a psychologist that has done IQ and other kinds of psych evals. "The Best of Hoagies" - The best articles, links, research, and resources that Hoagies' has to offer! Gifted by State from NAGC - State-by-state data on gifted education policy and practice in the United States. "Myths About Gifted Students" from NACG - The most common myths about gifted students debunked. You can read the book for free at the link above. Gross present research supporting academic acceleration of gifted students. Nicholas Colangelo, Susan Assouline, and Miraca U.M. "Gifted 101" from Hoagies' Education Page - A great place to start.Ī Nation Deceived:How Schools Hold Back America's Brightest Students - Drs. This non-profit works for support profoundly gifted students 18 and under. The Davidson Young Scholars Program - The Davidson Young Scholars Program is part of the Davidson Institute for Talent Development. All offer enrichment programming throughout the year and annual summer camp opportunities. The Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa College of Education, Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, and Stanford University are the three main centers in the United States for research, training, and services for gifted students. Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) - SENG offers webinars, articles, conferences, and other resources for understanding and supporting gifted children and adults across all areas of need: intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. (Hoagies' has a thriving online community and excellent forums to ask all of your gifted questions.) Hoagies' Gifted - Hoagies' Gifted is a regularly updated clearinghouse of information on gifted education for parents, educators, and children. The National Association for Gifted Children - NAGC is a national organization which has a wealth of resources for helping parents understand the needs of gifted learners as well as advocate on their behalf at local, state, and federal levels. ![]()
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