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Disparities exist across all facets of educational programs, including gifted programming. Inequities in gifted education have been described as a symptom of prolonged societal dilemmas leading to lack of gifted identification and limited access to gifted programs for students from underrepresented populations. In essence, awareness and access are the first steps towards equity in gifted education.
Read MoreTwice-exceptional students are those with an identified disability (e.g., ASD, SLD, ADHD) and high ability or academic talent. Typically, twice-exceptional students’ disabilities are supported through Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or 504 Accommodation Plans, but their talent domains may be overlooked for a host of reasons, one being the absence of federal mandates related to talented and gifted education.
Read MoreHow does which test is used influence who is identified as gifted? Parents and practitioners both constantly ask this very important question, especially when considering how to equitably identify traditionally underserved populations. A new study suggests that identification varies based on which test is used as well as how the scores are interpreted.
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