This document is a "theme" issue of a quarterly serial publication. It focuses on curriculum development for gifted students. A list of 13 principles of a differentiated curriculum for gifted/talented students precedes the articles. The first article, "Developing Curriculum for Gifted/Talented" by Jim Coffey, offers a philosophical rationale for a…

This digest offers guidance in identifying and nurturing mathematical talent in children. Mathematical talent is defined and the characteristics of mathematically talented students are listed. Some mathematically talented students do not achieve well in school mathematics due to a mismatch between the student and the mathematics program. Ways that…

Designed to provide guidance and encouragement for two-year colleges in the development of honors programs, this handbook addresses issues related to the development, implementation, and management of special programs for talented and gifted students. Chapter I provides a rationale for honors programs, which highlights their role in attracting,…

Although 70 percent of the 1,600 schools responding to a survey by the Sid Richardson Foundation in Forth Worth, Texas provides some sort of program for the gifted, this was often found to be only "enrichment." An example of a school system that has gone beyond enrichment is that of Frederick County, Maryland. The system provides an…

This publication, the second in the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) professional reference series, is a collection of essays, each coauthored by a professional mathematics educator and a special education professional and directed to a particular exceptionality. The premise that the mathematical education of exceptional children…

The program development guide provides general information about Project ESURG (Exemplary Systems Unique for Rural Gifted), a program serving approximately 365 intellectually gifted students (grades K through 8) within a 4 county, 500 square mile area of Nebraska. The principle of gradually implementing a gifted education program is explained in…

Intended to develop guidelines in gifted education appropriate for the approximately 212 Washington rural school districts with fewer than 2000 students, the booklet has 3 purposes: to describe Washington's rural community, to provide basic information about gifted education, and to encourage the planning and development of rural programs in…

Controversial issues being debated relating to gifted education are discussed: elitism, democratic principles, social responsibility, identification, minority representation, homogeneous grouping, labeling, evaluation of programs, pressures on participants, and costs. Includes extensive reference list.(MD)

This book provides a detailed guide to implementing the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM), a research-supported model originating in special programs for gifted and talented students but not extended to school improvement across the full range of school types, levels, and demographic differences. Individual chapters address the following topics:…

This paper discussed using vertical teaming as a way to organize multi-year curriculum planning for academically talented adolescents. Vertical teams include educators from different grade levels in a given discipline who work cooperatively to develop and implement a vertically aligned program aimed at helping students acquire the skills necessary…

This information sheet, based on "Flexible Pacing for Able Learners" by Neil Daniel and June Cox, defines flexible pacing as any program in which students are taught material that is appropriately challenging for their ability and allows them to move forward in the curriculum as they master content and skill. The document outlines…

The Harnett County (North Carolina) curriculum for academically gifted students in grades K-8 is presented. The program uses a consulting model to extend and enrich the academic curriculum according to students' individual needs. The curriculum guide is designed to be flexible while providing for a standard course of study throughout the school…

This document describes six alternative educational centers in the Wichita Public School System: (1) a program designed for students with talent in academic subjects or in the performing arts; (2) a program providing educationally meaningful learning in a disciplined environment; (3) a non-graded, multi-age program conducive to learning through…

Academic scholarships for college students are identified, including all the major merit programs--federal, state, private, and collegiate. Detailed information on 80,000 collegiate academic awards are presented by state and 845 schools as follows: name of the program, number of awards, value range of the award, class standing and grade point…

Gifted students sometimes camouflage themselves behind a facade of underachievement. Causes of underachievement include: (1) social and emotional conflict due to societal misconceptions, expectations, and stereotypes; low self-concept; and family instability; (2) a stifling or inhibiting academic environment; and (3) physiological and neurological…