gifted education

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• - An evaluation of Excellence in Cities and other grant-funded programmes by the UK's Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education).
  
• - Essay written by Stephanie S. Tolan. Compares gifted students to cheetahs.
  
• - Discusses program cuts caused by reallocation of funds.
  
• - Aims to foster inspirational 14 to 19 learning and teaching by facilitating the sharing of knowledge and best practice. Provides INSET courses and master classes at AS/A2 level and establishes networks between schools and local universities. Lists courses
  
• - "With the proper environment and the proper education, you can increase the number of high-ability youngsters and adults."
  
• - Support forum for parents and teachers of gifted children. Bulletin board, education laws by state, articles, links, and a kids' area.
  
• - Some psychologists' research shows that acceleration--skipping grades or working ahead in a particular subject--can be one of the best methods to meet the needs of gifted youth.
  
• - Connect to summer programs, academic competitions, and useful web sites.
  
• - Explains the traits of a profoundly gifted child.