Using the National Gifted Education Standards for Pre-K - Grade 12 Professional Development

Using the National Gifted Education Standards for Pre-K - Grade 12 Professional Development
Author: National Assoc For Gifted Children
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2021-10-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000490327

National teacher preparation standards in gifted and talented education provide the foundation for research-based practices in gifted education and identify what teachers should know and be able to do to ensure that students with gifts and talents realize their full potential. Because the responsibility for teaching gifted learners and those with potential to achieve at high levels is often shared between gifted education program leaders and teachers in general and special education classrooms, this book shows Pre-K-12 education leaders how to develop partnerships, identify professional development outcomes, design learning activities, plan and implement comprehensive training programs, and evaluate the effectiveness of professional development activities. Special attention is paid to effecting change within a state and school system. Tools provided include sample needs assessments, student and teacher observation instruments, and a sample professional development plan.

Aiming for Excellence

Aiming for Excellence
Author: Mary S. Landrum
Publisher: PRUFROCK PRESS INC.
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2001
Genre: Gifted children
ISBN: 1882664728

Presents a comprehensive examination of gifted programs in American schools and provides guidance for the pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade classroom in areas of curriculum and instruction, administration and management, program development and evaluation, and more.

NAGC Pre-K–Grade 12 Gifted Education Programming Standards

NAGC Pre-K–Grade 12 Gifted Education Programming Standards
Author: Susan, K. Johnsen
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2022-01-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000494861

The Pre-K–Grade 12 Gifted Education Programming Standards should be part of every school district’s repertoire of standards to ensure that the learning needs of advanced students are being met. The new edition of this popular book helps schools understand the updates to the standards, which have a renewed emphasis on equity and inclusion. The six standards focus on student outcomes in learning and development, assessment, curriculum planning and instruction, learning environments, programming, and professional learning (updated from professional development used in the 2010 version). This book details these standards and provides suggestions for implementing each one. It also includes sample assessments of student products and performances, which will assist schools in developing program and service evaluation benchmarks. This book is a must-have for school leaders and gifted education professionals who want to offer the most effective services for gifted and advanced students. It is a service publication of the National Association for Gifted Children (Washington, DC). This designation indicates that this book has been jointly developed with NAGC and that this book passes the highest standards of scholarship, research, and practice.

NAGC Pre-K-Grade 12 Gifted Education Programming Standards

NAGC Pre-K-Grade 12 Gifted Education Programming Standards
Author: National Assoc For Gifted Children
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2021-09-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 100049487X

The new Pre-K-Grade 12 Gifted Education Programming Standards should be part of every school district's repertoire of standards to ensure that the learning needs of advanced students are being met. NAGC Pre-K-Grade 12 Gifted Education Programming Standards: A Guide to Planning and Implementing High-Quality Services details six standards that address the areas critical to effective teaching and learning, along with suggestions for implementing each one. The Gifted Education Programming Standards are focused on student outcomes that address both cognitive and affective areas. Aligned to each of the outcomes are research- and practice-based strategies known to be effective for this special population of students. The book includes sample assessments of student products and performances, which will assist schools in developing program and service evaluation benchmarks. This book is a must-have for school leaders and gifted education professionals who want to offer the most effective services for gifted and advanced students.

Using the National Gifted Education Standards for Teacher Preparation

Using the National Gifted Education Standards for Teacher Preparation
Author: National Assoc For Gifted Children
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2021-09-23
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000490335

Standards have benefits particular to the field of gifted education. In order to ensure equity and systematic talent search and programming, it is essential that current and future teachers are educated in the relevant theory, research, pedagogy, and management techniques important for developing and sustaining classroom-based opportunities specifically designed for gifted learners. By incorporating the 2013 NAGC/CEC Teacher Preparation Standards in Gifted and Talented Education, this guidebook helps university faculty at the undergraduate and graduate levels design or revise gifted education programs and partner with other educators in developing gifted education teachers.

Introduction to Gifted Education

Introduction to Gifted Education
Author: Julia Link Roberts
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 510
Release: 2022-06-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 100050073X

Now in its Second Edition, Introduction to Gifted Education presents a well-researched yet accessible introduction to gifted education, focusing on equity and supporting diverse learners. Inclusive in nature, this essential text is filled with varied perspectives and approaches to the critical topics and issues affecting gifted education. Chapters cover topics such as gifted education standards, social-emotional needs, cognitive development, diverse learners, identification, programming options, creativity, professional development, and curriculum. The book provides a comprehensive look at each topic, including an overview of big ideas, its history, and a thorough discussion to help those new to the field gain a better understanding of gifted students and strategies to address their needs. Filled with rich resources to engage readers in their own learning, Introduction to Gifted Education, Second Edition is the definitive textbook for courses introducing teachers to gifted education.

Specialized Schools for High-Ability Learners

Specialized Schools for High-Ability Learners
Author: Bronwyn MacFarlane
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2021-09-23
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000503437

Specialized Schools for High-Ability Learners focuses on educational programming offered in nontraditional, publicly approved, and private settings, with important details about how to serve high-ability learners in specialized schools and deliver schoolwide educational change. Each chapter offers a differentiated resource for educators who are interested in designing and implementing programs in specialized school settings by providing a discussion of the critical components for inclusion in a carefully planned, coherent, and quality-minded K-12 curricular sequence. This book delivers a comprehensive discussion with recommendations for the learning experiences of high-talent students in specialized schools and alternatively approved educational programs. Through relevant research and practical applications, this compendium will help in developing high levels of talent among the next generation of competent critical thinkers.

Best Practices in Professional Learning and Teacher Preparation

Best Practices in Professional Learning and Teacher Preparation
Author: National Assoc For Gifted Children
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2021-09-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000490696

Several states offer additional teacher preparation programs by providing either an endorsement or certification in the field, but these are often pursued by teachers specifically enrolled in gifted coursework rather than in general education programs. Practitioners and researchers agree that time and energy should be spent on training teachers in how to address the needs of gifted and talented students, both within the regular classroom and in specialized programs. This three-book series acknowledges this need and provides specific strategies for professional development in a variety of settings using various methods. Drawing on both literature in the field and research-based best practices in professional learning, this series provides the reader with a foundation for designing and implementing effective professional development experiences for educators working with gifted learners. This volume focuses on a variety of techniques and methods in professional development. From reflection practices, to using case studies, to incorporating technology, authors provide specific tools and resources to consider when delivering effective professional development related to this specific population of learners. A service publication of the National Association for Gifted Children (Washington, DC) This designation indicates that this book has been jointly developed with NAGC and that this book passes the highest standards of scholarship, research, and practice.

Critical Issues and Practices in Gifted Education

Critical Issues and Practices in Gifted Education
Author: Jonathan A. Plucker
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 592
Release: 2021-09-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000491447

Critical Issues and Practices in Gifted Education is the definitive reference for a summary and evaluation of the literature on giftedness, gifted education, and talent development. This third edition: Presents more than 40 summaries of important topics in the field. Features updates to all topics. Introduces new topics, including neuroscience and the roles of leaders in the field. Dives into the latest research. Explores how the research applies to gifted education and the lives of gifted learners. This book also provides an objective assessment of the available knowledge on each topic, offers guidance in the application of the research, and suggests areas of needed research.