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06/03/2024

houses many resources for educators and families supporting learners. Please visit their knowledge center: https://nagc.org/page/knowledge-center

05/01/2024

If you are a family or educator of learners, please check webpage filled with information: https://bit.ly/FDOEGifted

Definition Florida defines gifted students as students who have superior intellectual development and are capable of high performance. Each school district se.

04/01/2024

Communicating with schools to help your learner when there are struggles is critical. Here is a resource article from with some tips: https://bit.ly/EffectiveCommunicationWithSchools

Learn how to communicate your gifted students' specific needs with your childs’ public school system.

03/01/2024

Are you a parent/caregiver of a 2E (Twice Exceptional) child? This resource from to help your child through frustration and build success: https://bit.ly/ParentingTwiceExceptionalChildren

Originally published 15 years ago, this article on parenting twice-exceptional children is still relevant today. The article covers the meaning of

02/01/2024

Needing some ideas to challenge your unchallenged young adult? Here is a great read from https://bit.ly/ChallengingUnchallengedGiftedYoungAdults

By Ellen D. Fiedler & Noks Nauta. Introduction Recognizing bore-out and overcoming it is a significant challenge for many gifted people too many of whom find themselves in tedious, unstimulating situations, feeling as if time is barely dragging by and as if their day-to-day lives have no purpose. Th...

01/10/2024

Happy New Year! families, here are ways to begin the new year with 28 Acts of Kindness with your learner! https://bit.ly/GiftedActsOfKindness

By Joy Navan. Following the tragic shootings in Newtown, Ann Curry of NBC News began a “28 Acts of Kindness” movement that became a global initiative for individuals to honor all who died by performing acts of random kindness to others. This idea resonated with me as I pondered the theme for thi...

12/18/2023

Here is an article from for parents and family members with children who are and some things they want you to know: https://bit.ly/WhatGiftedKidsWantYouToKnow

By Jane Hesslein. As a teacher of the gifted, I am involved daily in the relationships between students and parents, working to keep each “team” apprised of what the other is thinking. At the beginning of the year, I tell parents what I have learned from earlier classes about what it is like to ...

11/10/2023

Our 2024 facilitated Professional Learning Alternatives registration is now open!
Exploring Structured Literacy registration: https://forms.office.com/r/VPHXni2f9e
Technology for the Diverse Classroom registration: https://forms.office.com/r/bNwHVpDeS0
Introduction to Assistive Technology registration: https://forms.office.com/r/s18K1kaKRS

11/01/2023

learners may have difficulties making friends. has some helpful tips for this: https://bit.ly/GiftedAndMakingFriends

We want our children to learn social emotional skills. We want them to pick up the nuances of friendship and connections.

10/02/2023

Have learners who are not achieving? Check out this resource from for ideas: https://bit.ly/MotivatingGiftedLearners

Del Siegle D. Betsy McCoach Note: This document is not the copy of record and may not exactly replicate the authoritative document published in TEACHING Exc ...

09/07/2023

Professional Development Alternatives are now called Professional Learning Alternatives! More courses starting 9/18 and 10/9. Email [email protected] if you have any questions. Registration links are below:
Components of Secondary Transition: https://forms.office.com/r/Pf8cz6A66m
Differentiating Math Instruction: https://forms.office.com/r/KffK9234w2
Technology for the Diverse Classroom: https://forms.office.com/r/w1hsKzWAvb
Differentiating Science Instruction: https://forms.office.com/r/0VFqdjDm8M
Instructional Practices: https://forms.office.com/r/eaRsxGrMfR
PBS: Understanding Student Behavior: https://forms.office.com/r/Tb53h8kGkS

09/01/2023

Parents/Caregivers are the best advocate for . Here is a resource from to help you advocate needs for your learner in school: https://bit.ly/AdvocatingGiftedServices