Gifted Education
Gifted Education: A specialized area of education dedicated to meeting the unique academic and social-emotional needs of intellectually advanced learners, typically defined as those with an IQ in the top 2-3% or scoring above the 95th percentile on standardized measures of cognitive ability. Gifted Education often encompasses a range of teaching strategies, learning environments, and curricular adaptations designed to challenge and engage these students, encouraging them to develop their talents and abilities to their fullest potential. Home Economics Education, Ethics in Education, and other areas of study may be integrated into the Gifted Education curriculum to provide well-rounded, interdisciplinary learning experiences that foster critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and communication skills.
External Links
- [brightonschoolofma.org] The Brighton School of Framingham Massachusetts is dedicatedto providing a quality education for gifted and talented students.
- [oagc.com] Gifted Education Advocacy - OAGC - Advocating for Children
- [cty.jhu.edu] Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) | Gifted Education Programs
- [cfge.org] California Foundation for Gifted Education
- [giftoflifeinstitute.org] Training and Education for Organ Donation Professionals| Gift of Life Institute