How can we judge the effectiveness of programs for special populations of gifted students?

Identify and describe the essential elements of effective programs.

Develop instructional methods to ensure that the needs of all gifted students (including the special populations of gifted) are met.

Investigate key research on the elements of effective programming.

Design a plan for evaluating the gifted program.

Develop an Action Plan by completing the Gifted Program Services Evaluation PDF by evaluating gifted program services at your school. Select one element of the program to evaluate. Then use school or district data to guide you through the creation of your Action Plan.

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Completed Gifted Program Services Evaluation PDF

Gifted Program Evaluation in Progress by Darla-Gail Bohn

National Association for Gifted Children Pre-K – Grade 12 Standards Introduction

Assessing Gifted and Talented Programs for Equity

Procedural Guide for Gifted Education Department of Advanced Academic Programs, Broward County Schools

National Association for Gifted Children Program Evaluation Standards Intro

What to Look for in a Good Gifted Program, Criteria to Use for Evaluating a School for Your Gifted Child by Carol Bainbridge