This article discusses concepts related to character strengths and positive youth development and how these ideas can be applied to improve outcomes among gifted young people. A theory with roots in public health, The Theory of Triadic Influence (TTI), is discussed with examples applied to gifted populations. Practitioners and researchers from…

In school districts and charter school networks nationwide, instructional leaders are developing plans to address the enormous challenges faced by their students, families, teachers, and staff over the past year. While different communities are resuming in-person learning at their own unique paces, all school leaders have their eyes on the same…

Almost one out of every three K-12 public school students in California is a Latino, Black, Native American, or Pacific Islander male--making it clear that the economic future of the state will hinge on the ability to help the millions of boys and young men in education institutions succeed in high school, college, and beyond. But in order to…

"Developmentally appropriate practice" (DAP) is a term tossed about by practitioners as if everyone understands exactly what it means. DAP seems self-explanatory in that it requires educators to use only those strategies for teaching and discipline that are appropriate for the age of the child. The basic tenet of DAP rests on the assumed knowledge…

Educational opportunities and outcomes for California's Latino students have improved over the last half century. Even so, Latino students continue to face barriers in opportunity that make it harder for them to achieve college, career, and future success. The goal of this report is to describe what Latino students currently experience in…

More than 20 years ago, psychologists first described gifted students with learning disabilities (LD). In the past decade, several sets of identification criteria have been proposed for this population. Many of the suggested assessment practices are unsupported by research in psychoeducational assessment, and some have been directly contradicted…

Programs for gifted students are in great demand in secondary schools. An administrator can easily supervise the development of such a program by starting small, using existing resources, avoiding "ousidersism" and perfectionism, developing a working definition of giftedness, developing a sensible identification procedure, and publicizing the…

Just within the past two decades, there has been a proliferation of a variety of literature, both academic and popular, regarding the underachievement and underrepresentation of African American males in U.S. schools. According to the literature, African American males have been disproportionately placed in special education classrooms and…

Discusses acceleration for gifted students as a relatively cheap, highly effective method rarely used in public schools. Recent research supports both grade-skipping and acceleration in selected subjects, depending on a particular student's interest, ability, and maturity. Two sidebars highlight the Gessell Institute's curriculum enrichment…

Describes the program for gifted English students at Hinsdale (Illinois) Central High School, which emphasizes the development of verbal skills. (JL)

To increase options for academically talented students without incurring the scheduling problems associated with concurrent high school and college enrollment, North Olmstead High School (Ohio) developed a college "credit-in-escrow" system using locally broadcasted telecourses. Qualified juniors and seniors may enroll in these…

In a comprehensive, nationwide study, the Richardson Foundation surveyed programs for gifted children. Based on survey results, the Pyramid Project is a five-year test in four Texas school districts with a goal of providing appropriate instruction for all above average students of all ages in all subjects every day. (MT)

Suggests techniques for planning and administering gifted programs, identifying gifted students, and gaining program acceptance. (JM)

This article discusses one high school's program of competitive academic team sports, as well as the Indiana state system of local and regional competitions. Organization of teams, team goals, types of students involved, the role of the coach, and outside help from teachers in different fields are discussed. (PB)

The article describes a series of mathematics master classes held in London for 12- to 14-year-old students with exceptionally high mathematical ability. The emphasis of the classes was on problem-solving. A synopsis of the activities is included. (DB)