Background issues

Definitions of gifted and talented

Colangelo's writings on American society's impressions of services for the gifted

Connections between

Definitions (constructs)

Assessment

Intervention

Evaluation

Parents in support of children

Recognition

Responsive parenting

Family relations

School placement

Overview of options

Parent advocacy

Governance input

Involving parents and the community

Direct services to students

Supportive services

Indirect services

Participate with other parents, community members, and school personnel

Direct services to students

One student on a continuing basis, mentorships

Individual student research, workshops, etc.

Group, one-time experience, explorations, workshops

Group, continuing experiences, competitions, mock trials, problem solving

Other options

Supportive: judge competitions, organize programs, logistical, research

Indirect: contribute supplies, money for scholarship, load facilities

Participate with others: advisory councils, advocacy groups, school committees, parent workshops

Where to find support

Professional organizations

Service clubs

School staff, spouses, retired teachers

Other retired citizens

Business and professional persons

Community agencies such as libraries, art groups, government, youth organizations