Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) provides qualitatively differentiated learning experiences for students with unique abilities, interests and talents with the expectation that students will be successful learners capable of performing at high levels of ability. Research has shown that specialized instructional strategies, along with opportunities for gifted students to interact with each other on a regular basis, yield higher academic performance, as well as improved social and emotional well-being.

INFORMATIVE READING

20 Helpful Hints for Parents of Gifted Children

Mostly Do's (and a few Don'ts) about Gifted Children

Gifted Children in the Real World

Some General Characteristics & Challenges

Parenting Gifted Children

Gifted Children and Teens

ARTICLES:

Sylvia Rimm on Perfectionism in the Gifted