The G/T Project Gentleman
By Clint Von Gundy Reader, Harvey Dent was right: “You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” I was not a great fan of Christopher Nolan’s take on Batman (no one seems to be having any fun), but after fifteen years in gifted education, I had to take…
FAQ: When is “Acceleration” Truly Acceleration?
by Emily Villamar-Robbins Parent question: My elementary student is very advanced in math. I requested that my student be moved ahead a year in math because I heard that Texas requires districts to allow acceleration for students who receive GT services in grades K-12. My public school district responded that they do not allow this,…
A Very Strange Summer Reading List
By Clint Von Gundy As the school year comes to a close, the viscerally upsetting reality has begun to set in that soon, parents will have some very bored children on their hands. Bored children complain. A lot. Sure, it’s all cook-outs, and water gun fights, and birdwatching, and trips to Hurricane Harbor (which is…
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How To: Fix Gifted Identification in Your Texas District! High-quality gifted education services include opportunities for acceleration, grouping with other GT students, learning with depth and complexity, and affective support, all shown by research as important in enabling gifted students to reach their full potential. For decades, however, inequitable identification practices have resulted in the…
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In November 2021, the Gifted Education Family Network partnered with the Minority Achievement, Creativity, and High-Ability Center (MACH-III) for an incredible panel discussion on parent advocacy for gifted and high-ability Black males. Watch the recording and learn more about the research on this subject and about the lived experiences of the panelists.
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Insight Into a Bright Mind: A Neuroscientist’s Personal Stories of Unique Thinking Our next blog post explores expert insight on the needs and characteristics of twice-exceptional students and adults. “Twice exceptional” is a term used to describe gifted individuals with one or more disabilities. The term is sometimes used to describe individuals with disabilities who…
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For help discussing racism and bias with gifted children, please see “Discussing Racism with Gifted Children” from the September issue of Parenting for High Potential, a publication of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC). Article linked below and shared with permission from NAGC. Many thanks to NAGC and the authors for making this important…
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During this challenging time, we are thrilled to interview Dr. Joy Lawson Davis on her latest book and on challenges advocates must address in order to achieve equity and excellence in gifted education.
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August 3, 2020 Commissioner Mike Morath, Texas Commissioner of EducationDeputy Commissioner Matthew Montano, Special PopulationsNiloy Gangopadhyay, Director of Special PopulationsMonica Brewer, Statewide Coordinator, Gifted/Talented Education COVID-19 SupportTexas Education Agency1701 N. Congress AvenueAustin, Texas, 78701 Dear Commissioner Morath, As representatives of families with children who require Gifted and Talented services across the state of Texas, we…
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With some certainty emerging about the “look” of Texas public schools next year, gifted education leaders must review current practices, adapt our models, and ensure that each of our students learns something new every day. Click here to read the full article on Medium.com
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Get the PDF “Most parents have heard of ‘skipping grades.’ They may not know, however, that research recommendations can help educators and parents determine whether a grade skip – also called full grade acceleration – may be in a student’s best interest. What does research tell us about this practice, and how does this research…
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