Multi-Year Persistence of Nontraditional Students in an Academic Talent Development Program.

Worrell, Frank C.; Szarko, Julia E.; Gabelko, Nina H.

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ERIC Number: EJ623140

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Multi-Year Persistence of Nontraditional Students in an Academic Talent Development Program.

Worrell, Frank C.; Szarko, Julia E.; Gabelko, Nina H.

Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, v12 n2 p80-89 Win 2001

This nine-year database study examined factors related to the return rate of 316 nontraditional gifted students who participated in a summer program for academically talented youth. Grade point average, achievement test scores, final grade in the first summer of attendance, and socioeconomic status were not significant predictors of returnee status. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Attendance Patterns, Gifted, Minority Group Children, Predictor Variables, Secondary Education, Special Programs, Summer Programs, Talent Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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