Gifted Children and the Law: Mediation, Due Process, and Court Cases Frances A. Karnes, Ronald G. Marquardt Great Potential Press, 1991 Gifted Children and The Law: Meditation, Due Process, and Court Cases. A groundbreaking book about gifted education and legal issues, this unique and understandable book synthesizes the results of all reported legal actions concerning the education of gifted and talented children up to 1991. Parents are encouraged to seek mediation and due process hearings in order to settle disputes and ...             Early Entrance to College1 review Prufrock Press, 2006 An absolute "must-have" for anyone considering early college entrance Written by Michelle C. Muratori, Ph.D., an experienced counselor for gifted young adults who enter college early, Early Entrance to College: A Guide to Success is a straightforward guide for young people and their families to the many challenges and rewards of embarking on a part-time or full-time ...             Grandparents' Guide to Gifted Children3 reviews James T. Webb, Janet L. Gore, ... Great Potential Press, 2004 "Don't miss" for caring Grandparents... + Enable the reader to identify signs of advanced development + Grandparents' Guide Not Just For Grandparents. Grandparenting today's gifted child can be very different from parenting gifted children 20 or 30 years ago. Though perhaps not as involved in day-to-day upbringing as the parents, grandparents can have a profound effect on the gifted child. But Grandparenting the gifted, as with Grandparenting ...             Guiding the Gifted Child: A Practical Source for Parents and Teachers13 reviews James T. Webb, Elizabeth A. Meckstroth, ... Great Potential Press, 1989 An excellent usable resource + Truly a Classic + A great introduction to the social/emotional needs of the gifted. + guiding the gifted child + reader             Gifted Children and Legal Issues in Education: Parents Stories of Hope Frances A. Karnes, Ronald G. Marquardt Great Potential Press, 1991 Gifted Children and Legal Issues in Education: Parents' Stories of Hope A must read for parents struggling with educating their gifted children. A companion book to Gifted Children and the Law: Mediation, Due Process and Court Cases, theis legal reference narrates the poignant and personal stories of parents with gifted children as they search for appropriate educational options and creative ...             Stand Up for Your Gifted Child: How to Make the Most of Kids' Strengths at School and at Home3 reviews Joan Franklin Smutny Free Spirit Publishing, 2000 One of the best resources to start with.... + Brilliant, Clear, Practical + The ultimate parents' guide I have read many books on the subject of parenting gifted children and trying to meet their academic needs -- this is one of the better ones, and certainly one of the most practical. It will help parents navigate the school system and advocate for their child's educational needs. Reading this book ...             Yardsticks: Children in the Classroom Ages 4-14 : A Resource for Parents and Teachers18 reviews Chip Wood Northeast Foundation for Children, 1997 Excellent Book - I recommend to any parent or teacher! + Resource for parents and teachers + Yardsticks is a must by for educators! + Amazing + Yardsticks             Gifted Children and Legal Issues: An Update3 reviews Frances A. Karnes, Ronald G. Marquardt Great Potential Press, 2000 Essential reading for all educators, parents & policy makers + This was a gift + A great supplement to the original... Frances Karnes is Director of the Center for Gifted Studies at The University of Southern Mississippi where she is also Professor of Special Education. Ronald Marquardt is Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science at The University of Southern Mississippi and a specialist in ...             Educating Gifted Students in Middle School: A Practical Guide Susan Rakow Prufrock Press, 2005 “Finally . . . finally . . . someone has written a practical and theoretically sound book on educating gifted students in the middle school years.” Jim Delisle, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Education, Kent State University Understanding and meeting the needs of gifted students in middle school offers unique challenges. This book provides practical information about meeting ...             The Teenagers' Guide to School Outside the Box9 reviews Rebecca Greene Free Spirit Publishing, 2000 Great book to help you plan your high school years + It was very helpful! + This book gets a mom's stamp of approval + Great book to make your summer amazing!             Acceleration Strategies for Teaching Gifted Learners (Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education) ... Frances A. Karnes Prufrock Press, Inc., 2005 Acceleration, or the idea that gifted students should be allowed to move more quickly through a subject area, is a practice supported by a wide body of research. However, it can be a challenge to implement. This book focuses on multiple strategies for accelerating gifted children in any school setting. In this concise introduction to the topic, Dr. VanTassel-Baska offers many teacher-friendly ...             College Planning for Gifted Students: Choosing And Getting into the Right College2 reviews Sandra L. Berger Prufrock Press, 2006 Great for Gifted Kids and Their Parents + A straightforward guide to selecting the right college for one's needs and getting in Many books argue that parents and their kids should look beyond the Ivy League. To my knowledge, however, none have focused specifically on gifted kids. The author's extensive background in gifted education enables her to provide a comprehensive guide with a focus on issues that are of particular ...             Naked Reading: Uncovering What Tweens Need to Become Lifelong Readers2 reviews Teri S. Lesesne Stenhouse Publishers, 2006 Naked Reading:Uncovering What Tweens Need to Become Lifelong Readers + A must read! Naked Reading is a wonderful book for either someone teaching pre-service teachers or a teacher who has been in the "trenches" for a number of years. I may be marginally biased because I am mentioned in the book, but that does not negate the wonderful ideas that Lesesne presents. The book ...             Raising Gifted Kids: Everything You Need to Know to Help Your Exceptional Child Thrive13 reviews Barbara Klein AMACOM, 2006 A great guide, even for an Aunt! + Explains a lot + Good But Elitist Tone Off-Putting + A different slant on perfectionism             Serving Gifted Learners Beyond the Traditional Classroom: A Guide to Alternative Programs and Services (The ... Prufrock Press, 2006 "Serving Gifted Learners Beyond the Traditional Classroom: A Guide to Alternative Programs and Services" provides a concise and thorough introduction to the various types of out-of-school programming recommended and appropriate for gifted and advanced learners. This book is a service publication of the National Association for Gifted Children (Washington, DC). This designation indicates that this ...             A Nation Deceived: How Schools Hold Back America's Brightest Students (The Templeton National Report on ...3 reviews University of Iowa, 2004 You need this set! If you are interested in acceleration (grade skipping) for gifted kids, you MUST own these books. BUT...don't buy them. If you search for "A Nation Deceived" and go to their website, they will send them to you for free. Or you can download your own copies immediately. I prefer holding a book, ...             Developing Math Talent: A Guide for Educating Gifted And Advanced Learners in Math3 reviews Susan, Ph.D. Assouline, Ann, Ph.D. Lupkowski-Shoplik Prufrock Press, 2005 A must for every parent of a gifted math student + Great + Best book on the subject! This is by far the best book I have read on the subject of giftedness in math. This goes through the myths of teaching math to gifted. It will hit home- as these myths are WIDELY believed by the schools in the USA. There is a plethora of very practical advice for parents. Many talented youth ...             Understanding Creativity4 reviews Jane Piirto Great Potential Press, 2004 How parents and teachers can enhance creativity + enhancing your own creativity + Become more creative! Understanding Creativity is an examination of the psychological impulses that drive the quality in human beings broadly labeled as "creativity," which also covers how parents and teachers can enhance creativity, as well as the cognitive aspect of creative writers, scientists, musicians, and ...             Iowa Acceleration Scale Manual: A Guide for Whole-Grade Acceleration (K-8) 2nd Edition3 reviews Nicholas Colangelo, Ann, Ph.D. Lupkowski-Shoplik, ... Great Potential Press, 2002 A "Must Have" for Acceleration Decisions + An indipenscable aid for parents and schools + Wonderful resource! The Iowa Acceleration Scale (IAS) is a "must have" tool in the process for determining the appropriateness of whole-grade acceleration. What I like most about the IAS is that it is research based and patently objective. The IAS also requires a team approach which only serves to add confidence to ...             Exceptionally Gifted Children7 reviews Miraca Gross Routledge, 1993 Extraordinary Children, Exceptional Book + Not for everyone - but wonderful for those who need it + Read This Book If You Have a Gifted Child + Exceptionally Good Book + Highly recommended for anyone interested in gifted children