Legislation and Acts
This act, introduced in 1977, aimed to support underrepresented groups in education.
What is the Elementary and Secondary Act?
This trait, involving perseverance through challenges, is critical for student success.
What is Grit?
This type of test might not accurately reflect the abilities of CLED students.
What are IQ tests?
This component focuses on activities outside of school to enrich students culturally.
What is Extracurricular Cultural Enrichment?
A significant challenge for gifted education in these areas is resistance to this.
What is Change?
This federal act funds research and programming for gifted, disadvantaged students.
What is the Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act?
Strong support systems, including family and friends, contribute to this quality in students.
What is Resilience?
The use of these kinds of assessments can help provide a fair chance for all students.
What are non-language based assessments?
These groups help parents understand and support gifted programs.
What are Parent Support Groups?
Due to limited budgets, these are often restricted in rural gifted programs.
What are Specialized Programs?
This term refers to education disparities faced by students in economic poverty.
What is Education Poverty?
According to studies, involvement in these kinds of activities helps students overcome challenges.
What are sports or clubs?
This is a major factor in why standardized tests may not suit all students.
What is Test Bias?
This type of counseling is crucial for culturally diverse students.
What is Culturally Sensitive Counseling?
This type of learning can provide advanced opportunities for rural students.
What is Distance Learning?
The focus of the Javits Act is primarily on these types of students.
Who are gifted and economically disadvantaged students?
The presence or absence of this can significantly impact student success.
What is Family Support?
Instead of traditional measures, these should be considered for identifying giftedness.
What are creativity, problem-solving, and persistence?
Programs should include instruction that is relevant to students' this aspect
What is Cultural Identity?
These community characteristics are valued and can influence perceptions of giftedness.
What are Curiosity, Creativity, and Leadership Skills?
This act highlights the need for inclusive programs for this type of student.
Who are underrepresented students?
This author talks about the importance of time and opportunity in achieving success.
Who is Malcolm Gladwell?
This group may not realize or know how to advocate for their gifted children.
Who are parents from minority communities?
This aspect of gifted programming prepares students for future career paths.
What is Career Education?
This benefit of rural schools promotes strong community ties and support.
What are Small Class Sizes?