Why do special populations of female/male/
homosexual gifted students need unique considerations for programming and curricular modifications?

Explore the gender differences and issues associated with gifted males and females.

Develop strategies to ensure that the needs of both genders are provided equitable educational opportunities.

Using the Lesson Plan provided, develop a lesson on career exploration and awareness that is appropriate and equitable to both genders of gifted students.

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Completed lesson plan with a word processed document explanation

Diverse Populations of Gifted Children
Chapter 9 Gifted Female Interventions p. 148

Characteristics of Gifted LGBT Students

Career Planning for Gifted and Talented Youth by Barbara Kerr

Multipotentiality: Issues and Considerations for Career Planning, Duke Gifted Letter

Gender and Giftedness
Barbara A. Kerr, Ph.D. & Megan Foley Nicpon, M.Ed.