1. Highly Gifted Ree Aguirre, Amy Roark, Lynda Rowe and Melissa Sanford

2. Levels of Giftedness ●Gifted/moderately gifted (G or MG) ○ Score between 130 and 145 (132-148 SB-4) on Full Scale IQ score WISC-III, WPPSI-R, SB-4, SB L-M ○ Tend to well in regular classroom with differentiation, gifted pull out program or mild acceleration in areas of strength. http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/highly_profoundly.htm

3. ●Highly gifted (HG) ○ Score between 145 and 160 (148-160 SB-4) on Full Scale IQ score WISC-III, WPPSI-R, SB-4, SB L-M ○ Tend to do well in congregated gifted classes which are offered in a few large districts in the U.S. http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/highly_profoundly.htm

4. ●Exceptionally gifted (EG) ○ Score between 160 and 180 (SB L-M only) on Full Scale IQ score WISC-III, WPPSI-R, SB-4, SB L-M ○ May do well in schools using a combination of congregated gifted classrooms and accelerated curriculum. ○ Commonly homeschooled for part of their education. http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/highly_profoundly.htm

5. ●Profoundly gifted (PG) ○ Score of 180 and above (SB L-M only) on Full Scale IQ score WISC-III, WPPSI-R, SB-4, SB L-M ○ May do well in schools using a combination of congregated gifted classrooms and accelerated curriculum. ○ Commonly homeschooled for part of their education. http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/highly_profoundly.htm

6. Research study group findings from the Gifted Development Center indicate common threads and trends among the highly gifted. Mothers tended to be older than the norm. Mean age at time of birth = 30.8 94% were very alert as infants 91% showed early language development 99.4% have an extensive vocabulary http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/whatisgifted/pg.htm Infancy and Toddlerhood

7. The mean age at which the children spoke their first word was 9 months. The mean age the children can sight read an easy reader was before the age of four. 99.3% have excellent memory 95.9% have an excellent sense of humor 99.3% reason well 96.1% are mature for their age at times http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/whatisgifted/pg.htm Infancy and Toddlerhood

8. 93.8% have a keen sense of observation 93.4% have a vivid imagination 89.4% have facility with puzzles and legos 88.3% are perfectionistic And socially… 93.5% have compassion for others 90.3% are concerned with justice and fairness 84.1% question authority 90% were described by parents as “sensitive” http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/whatisgifted/pg.htm Infancy and Toddlerhood

9. Frequently placed at risk in early years. Sometimes try to conceal ability to be accepted by peers. Teachers are not usually trained and therefore not aware of giftedness. Parents are more successful than teachers in identifying giftedness in the early years. One of the most powerful indicators of giftedness in the early years is reading before the age of 5. http://giftedkids.about.com/od/extremelygifted/Extremely_or_Profoundly _Gifted_Children.htm The Early Years of Highly Gifted Students

10. Gifted students should be with students their own age. Gifted students are better off if they spend their entire school day with same age, heterogeneous classmates. Being perfectly well rounded should be the primary goal for gifted student development. Being gifted is something with which you are just born with. http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/highly_profoundly.htm Myths of Highly Gifted Students

11. Almost everyone involved with gifted education is an expert on the social and emotional development of gifted students. Adults know what gifted students experience. Being too smart in school is a problem, especially for girls. All kids are gifted, and no kids are gifted. http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/highly_profoundly.htm Myths of Highly Gifted Students

12. Being gifted can make a child feel different. It is important to get them together with other gifted children who understand them. Can deal with abstract concepts intellectually, but not emotionally. This can lead to concerns about issues such as death and the future. Perfectionism may lead to frustration when trying to complete a physical task. http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/highly_profoundly.htm Social Issues of Highly Gifted Students

13. Can be argumentative and/or manipulative. Advanced vocabulary and sense of humor can cause gifted children to be misunderstood. Perfectionism can lead to fear of failure which can cause them to refuse to try certain tasks. http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/highly_profoundly.htm Social Issues of Highly Gifted Students

14. ●Acceleration in one or more subject areas ●A mentor in an interest area ●Homeschooling ●Individualized, self paced program in one or more subjects. ●Exploring topics of individual interest ●Early admission to gifted program ●Cluster grouping with other gifted children in a regular classroom http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10162.as px#challanges in education needs Educating the profoundly gifted student

15. An extreme need for constant mental stimulation An ability to rapidly learn and process complex information A need to study topics in depth Insatiable curiosity; endless questions and inquiri es http://www.davidsongifted.org/Article/About_Us_318.aspx Characteristics of Highly Gifted

16. Ability to focus on a subject of interest for long periods of time Inability to focus on a subject not intellectually challenging even if presented in small chunks A need for precise thinking and expression-answer questions with “that depends…” http://www.davidsongifted.org/Article/About_Us_318.aspx Characteristics of Highly Gifted

17. Early development to think abstractly to a high degree Ability to visualize models and systems Unusual capacity for memory Ability from an early age, and prefer, to think in metaphors and symbols Emotionally Sensitive Unusual intensity and depth of feeling http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10299.aspx Characteristics of Highly Gifted

18. Highly developed morals and ethics and unusual and early insight into social and moral issues An extraordinarily high energy level A need for the world to be logical and fair Conviction of correctness of personal ideas and beliefs have extensive vocabulary http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/What_is_Gifted/pg.htm http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10299.aspx Characteristics of Highly Gifted

19. provide positive emotional support provide a nutritious diet with adequate vitamins, minerals, calories and protein provide a stimulating environment that encourage learning in a fun way by exploring and peeking curiosity http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10299.aspx Parents Providing an Enriched Environment

20. provide a stimulating environment without undue stress and pressure include activities that are cognitive, physical, affective, and intuitive to ensure well balanced brain growth allow the child to be an active participant rather than passive http://www.davidsongifted.org/db/Articles_id_10299.aspx Parents Providing an Enriched Environment

21. Founded by Bob and Jan Davidson Founded to help gifted and talented students who might be underserved Davidson Young Scholars was developed to recognize profoundly intelligent students and provide services based on particular needs. http://www.davidsongifted.org/default.aspx Davidson Institute