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Who are recognized as Special Populations of Gifted?

What makes these populations “Special”?
List and describe the categories of gifted identified by the USDOE.

List and describe the different special populations of gifted.

Compare and contrast the characteristics of the general gifted populations with those of special populations.

Understand how the historical perspectives of Giftedness interfere with the identification of Special Populations of Gifted.

Examine the demographics of Gifted Students in Florida.

Discuss the NAGC-CEC Teacher Preparation Standards and their purpose.

Assess personally held cultural competencies and biases.

Review the Demographics of Gifted Students in Florida.

Identify three challenges associated with the identification, placement, or provision of appropriate instruction to low income students.

Create an electronic slide show or write a word process document explaining the challenges you identified with low income students and how you plan to use this information in identifying this subgroup in your school.
Completed one page word processed document or created an electronic slide show to demonstrate your understanding of identifying low-income gifted students
Diverse Populations of Gifted Children

Chapter 1 p. 2-12

Diversity Focus in the NAGC-CEC Teacher Preparation Standards in Gifted Education
National Association for Gifted Children What is Giftedness?

Defining Giftedness, 1985 Digest by Elizabeth McClellan

Rule 6A-6.03019 Special Instructional Programs for Students Who Are Gifted

Core Attributes of Giftedness: A Foundation for Recognizing the Gifted Potential of Minority and Economically Disadvantaged Students

Diversity Grid