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Understanding Gifted Learners

What giftedness is, how it can show up, and why gifted learners need instruction matched to their readiness.

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Illustrative classroom scene of learners discussing a block construction with a teacher.

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What Gifted Education Is — and What It Isn't

Gifted education starts with a practical question: what does this learner need next? It is a response to advanced learning needs, not a prize for good behavior or a promise that a child will excel at everything.

Teachers · Parents · Homeschool educators · School leaders

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  • Myths and Misconceptions About GiftednessFree · Article coming soon
  • Asynchronous DevelopmentFree · Article coming soon
  • Intellectual, Academic, and Creative GiftednessFree · Article coming soon
  • Why Gifted Students Need Differentiated InstructionFree · Article coming soon

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