ERIC Number: EJ968586
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Jul
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-0016-9862
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Twice-Exceptional Students Enrolled in Advanced Placement Classes
Schultz, Susan M.
Gifted Child Quarterly, v56 n3 p119-133 Jul 2012
Twice-exceptional students, those who have disabilities and display areas of gifts or talents, frequently spend their high school years with a focus on their disabilities. Using semistructured interviews, this study explores the perceptions of parents, teachers, and guidance counselors regarding participation of twice-exceptional students in Advanced Placement (AP) and for-college-credit classes. The supports and barriers for students with disabilities participating in AP and for-college-credit classes were identified. Additionally, participants included six college students who had taken AP and/or for-college-credit classes while still in high school. The results of this study indicated that school culture and early placement decisions affect enrollment in AP and for-college-credit classes for the twice-exceptional student. Inconsistencies between students' goals and transition planning and inconsistent implementation of test and environmental accommodations were documented. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: High Schools, Advanced Placement, School Culture, School Counselors, Gifted Disabled, Talent, High School Students, Parent Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Counselor Attitudes, Dual Enrollment, Goal Orientation, Testing Accommodations, Educational Planning, College Attendance
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Higher Education
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Language: English
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