WHO ARE THE GIFTED?
Gifted students are persons of exceptional promise whose capabilities may predict contributions of lasting merit in widely varying fields. They come from all backgrounds with special abilities and talents ranging across a wide spectrum of human achievement. These students’ abilities and potential for accomplishment are so outstanding that they require special provisions to meet their educational needs.While high academic performance may be one of the most important signs of giftedness, it is also important to be aware of other potential indicators of superior intelligence.
There are many definitions of the gifted. The federal definition has transformed over the years. The most recent definition that appears in the No Child Left Behind Act states The term ‘gifted and talented’, when used with respect to students, children, or youth, means students, children, or youth who give evidence of high achievement capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity, or in specific academic fields, and who need services or activities not ordinarily provided by the school in order to fully develop those capabilities. (Section 9101(22)) (Page 544) All areas of giftedness (intellectual, academic, creative, artistic, and leadership) are mentioned in the federal definition. In addition, most state use some form of this or past federal definitions. State Definitions, Laws, and Resources on the Parenting TIPs page lists the state definitions for the 16-states within the Duke TIP Talent Search region.
There are many definitions of the gifted. The federal definition has transformed over the years. The most recent definition that appears in the No Child Left Behind Act states The term ‘gifted and talented’, when used with respect to students, children, or youth, means students, children, or youth who give evidence of high achievement capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity, or in specific academic fields, and who need services or activities not ordinarily provided by the school in order to fully develop those capabilities. (Section 9101(22)) (Page 544) All areas of giftedness (intellectual, academic, creative, artistic, and leadership) are mentioned in the federal definition. In addition, most state use some form of this or past federal definitions. State Definitions, Laws, and Resources on the Parenting TIPs page lists the state definitions for the 16-states within the Duke TIP Talent Search region. If you reside outside of the Duke TIP re
