Gifted programmes are a lot of work and often require great vision andresiliency to sustain however they have the potential to change lives. Whenmanaged and dev... » 

Gifted programmes are a lot of work and often require great vision andresiliency to sustain however they have the potential to change lives. Whenmanaged and developed properly gifted programmes can create changes in theirstudents that endure beyond the length of the programme. Children can begin totake hold of their own talents when they gain confidence in themselves andtheir interests. Families can assume a stronger leadership role in advocatingfor the needs of their children once they understand what practical steps theycan take and how to take them. Designing and Developing Programs for GiftedStudents presents the insights and experience of practitioners in the field ofgifted education to explore how gifted programmes work what they can do forfamilies and the steps others have taken to develop successful programmes indifferent environments.This joint publication with the National Association for Gifted Childrenprovides readers with the information and tools necessary for designing anddeveloping gifted programmes in any school district. The chapters are compiledin such a way to be accessible to researchers nonspecialists teachers andadministrators. «