Tennessee Association for the Gifted

Understanding the Gifted

29th Annual TAG Conference
September 18-19, 2008
The Sheraton Read House Hotel Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN 37402

Characteristics

Although each child is a unique individual and does not fit exactly any generalized description, the following information is provided to help teachers, administrators, parents, and the general public better understand giftedness.

ABCs of Gifted
NAGC Resource: Where Do I Start; Developmental Stages; Educational Oportunities and Regulations; Advocacy; Achievement; Social and Emotional Issues; Beyond the School Walls; Parent Tip Sheets; For Your Child; Resource Directory; Gifted by State;
http://www.nagc.org/index.aspx?id=956

Bertie Kingore: High Achiever, Gifted Learner, Creative Thinker
http://www.bertiekingore.com/high-gt-create.htm

Characteristics of Giftedness by Linda Kreger Silverman
http://gifteddevelopment.com/What_is_Gifted/characgt.htm

Common characteristics of gifted children

Comparison between the bright child and the gifted learner

Common myths about gifted students

Overview of Giftedness and Gifted Education - National Association for Gifted Children: What is Gifted? · Is My Child Gifted? · Why do We Need Gifted Education? · Common Myths about Giftedness · Facts and Figures

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