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Download full textGrossi, John A., Ed. – 1981
The directory lists 123 local or state parent groups for gifted children in 37 states. Groups are listed alphabetically by name under each state. Provided for each listing is name and address; a contact person (name, address, and phone number); an additional contact person; membership number; organization focus; examples of past and present…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Parent Associations
Blum, Marlene W. – 1985
The digest addresses concerns of parents of gifted children. An initial section recaps ways in which gifted children are identified. The next section examines ways in which parents can encourage gifted children at home (through such avenues as permitting ample time for thinking and daydreaming and assigning household tasks that coincide with…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Parent Associations, Parent Child Relationship
Griffin, Diane; Plamondon, Sibyl – 1978
Described are the objectives and activities of a 5-year-old local (Richmond County, Georgia) association for parents of gifted children. Organization objectives are listed and include presenting parents with information for better understanding of gifted students and supporting projects planned by the resource teachers for the gifted (such as…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Organizational Development, Parent Associations
Peer reviewedMosier, Jack A. – Roeper Review, 1982
The gifted education movement in California is traced, and the efforts of the California Association for Gifted (a parent group) to save the California gifted program are reviewed. It is pointed out that the strongest component of California's successes in developing gifted/talented education legislation has been parent support. (SW)
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, History
Kaufmann, Felice – 1976
Intended for parents and teachers of gifted and talented children, the book discusses identification criteria and educational strategies for developing their potential. Case studies of gifted and talented children are cited and a checklist of common characteristics is provided. Suggestions are given for fostering creativity in the home; and…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Gifted, Parent Associations, Parent Role
Delp, Jeanne L.; Martinson, Ruth A. – 1974
The working draft of the handbook for parents of gifted and talented children provides information in characteristics of the gifted, educational neglect of the gifted, and parent role. Discussed are the importance of identifying the gifted and typical characteristics such as exceptional academic achievement, a wide range of interests, and…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Creativity, Educational Needs, Exceptional Child Education
Gifted Child Society, Inc., Oakland, NJ. – 1976
Intended for parents of gifted children, the directory reports information on parent groups and the role of parents as teachers and advocates. Color-coded sections cover the following topics: formation of the directory, legislation, sources of books about gifted children, ways for parents to reach educators, and hints for parents at home. The bulk…
Descriptors: Books, Check Lists, Child Advocacy, Directories
National/State Leadership Training Inst. on the Gifted and Talented, Los Angeles, CA. – 1976
Several subjects of interest to parents are covered in the collection of six chapters authored by parents of gifted and talented children. In "The Future Belongs to Those Who Prepare for It" by D. McCartney, reasons for paying special attention to the education of the gifted and talented are pointed out. Recounted in a second…
Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Exceptional Child Education, Gifted
Barnes, Milford E. – 1974
Reported are the proceedings from a 1974 conference on programing for gifted children which was sponsored by the Pennsylvania Association for the Study and Education of the Mentally Gifted. Reviewed in a keynote address by J. Gowan are 12 outstanding research studies conducted during the past 25 years regarding identification and education of…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Creativity, Curriculum Development, Exceptional Child Education
California Association for the Gifted. – 1998
This guide for parents of gifted children answers frequently asked questions, identifies resources, and text of relevant California laws and regulations. Preliminary material includes an introduction and a "Declaration of the Educational Rights of the Gifted Child" by Barbara Clark. Part 1 provides answers to parents' questions…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Advocacy, Child Rearing, Educational Legislation
Kaufmann, Felice – 1976
Intended for teachers and parents of gifted and talented students, the volume provides guidelines for the identification of these exceptional children and presents strategies to help develop their potential. Sections covering the topic of identification cite case studies and provide a check list of descriptive qualities related to the gifted…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Case Studies, Check Lists, Early Childhood Education
Sayler, Micheal – 1994
This guide for parents of gifted children in Texas is intended to provide general information and sources of additional help. Section 1 examines the meaning of being gifted and talented and provides the Texas definition of giftedness, lists of characteristics and concomitant problems of gifted and talented children, and a discussion of the highly…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Child Rearing, Definitions, Educational Legislation
