Why do special populations of very young gifted students, and the highly gifted, need special consider- ations for identi fica- tion, program ming, and curricular options?

Understand the needs and characteristics of very young gifted students.

Examine ways to identify very young gifted students in early childhood education and support their educational and personal needs.

Understand the needs and characteristics of highly gifted students.

Identify problems and challenges and present options for developing skills in highly gifted students.

(Choice #1) Complete the table. List characteristics, needs,
and possible program options of the highly gifted.
Choose these or others to include in the table on promising practices:

• Preschool classes using gifted strategies
• Early reading programs
• Enrichment experiences
• Lessons in areas of talent
  o Exploring areas of intense interest
• Demonstrating different activities to display talent
  
• Providing cultural experiences
• Allowing the child to explore creative expression activities
• Acceleration of academics
• Interdisciplinary studies

(Choice #2) Create a simulated program for the education of a specific group of special needs gifted students using the checklist you developed. Create a brochure for this program stipulating mission, identification, curriculum options, and expected outcomes.

Characteristics of Highly Gifted

Is it a Cheetah?

NAGC Young Gifted Students

Small Poppies: Highly Gifted Children in the Early Years