*Myths about Gifted Students

Although gifted and talented students have many of strengths, they do not always get the attention they deserve. Every child should be given the change to develop to their full potential. Sometimes gifted kids are not given what they need because of popular beliefs about the gifted, such as "Gifted Students Don't Need Help; They'll Do Fine On Their Own". This masks the reality of their need for support and challenge. This is just one of the myths about gifted students. The National Association for Gifted Children created the following document to help combat misconceptions. Do teachers challenge all students? Can a child receive poor grades and still be gifted? Click on the following link to learn more about who gifted students are and how their needs are being met - or not.