Gifted and talented children are present in in all races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. However, some groups have been historically underrepresented in gifted and talented education, including students who are culturally or linguistically diverse, from low socioeconomic backgrounds, or are both gifted and learning disabled, which is referred to as “twice-exceptional” or 2e. School systems can serve the diverse range of gifted and talented students by providing educational opportunities and resources to meet their unique needs.
Addressing Excellence Gaps in K-12 Education
Position Statement: NAGC calls on policymakers and educators to set a goal of closing achievement gaps at every level of ...
Closing the Opportunity Gap: Program Factors Contributing to Academic Success in Culturally Different Youth
The authors suggest six areas that can be a roadmap for others seeking to close the opportunity gap and increase ...
Supporting Gifted Students with Diverse Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities
Position Statement: In a world of ever-increasing gender equality in marriage, employment, and military service, of equitable treatment of and ...
Comprehensive Assessment to Ensure Gifted Students with Disabilities Receive Appropriate Services
Position Statement: Like all other students with disabilities in America’s schools, gifted students with co-existing disabilities—the Twice-Exceptional (2e)—have the right ...
Maryland GT Symposium Presentation
On June 11, 2018, the Maryland State Department of Education held a symposium on gifted and talented education. The goals ...
Maryland GT Equity Symposium Planning Session Notes
Session The goal of this session is for participants to give input about how Maryland can move toward consensus and ...
Maryland Gifted and Talented Equity Symposium Program
In June 2018, the Maryland State Department of Education hosted a Gifted and Talented Equity Symposium. The expected outcomes for ...
