The LEA provides an array of K-12 programs and services by the total school community to meet the diverse academic, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted students.

Extra-Curricular Activities at Castle Hayne:

• Battle of the Books

• Honors Chorus and All County Chorus

• Science Olympiad

• Student Council

• Recycling Club

NHCS Subject Acceleration Procedures: NHCS Subject Acceleration Checklist.doc

Transiting to Middle School

Elementary AIG identification transfers with students to middle school. The elementary Gifted Education Specialist completes a middle school transition form on each identified AIG student. The form is hand delivered to the middle school gifted specialist along with work samples and other data.

Resources to Support the Social & Emotional Needs of Gifted Students

Web

The Rhode Island State Advisory Committee on Gifted and Talented Education (General Information for Parents)

Families of the Talented and Gifted

Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted This website includes resources for supporting the social/emotional needs of the gifted. The archived newsletters contain great articles to share with parents and teachers.

Hoagies This website includes resources for "all things gifted".

Literature

The Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Children by Neihart, Reis, Robinson, Moon

This book spans all aspects of gifted children’s struggles and includes strategies for helping students and families cope and interventions to try.

A Parent’s Guide to Gifted Children by Webb, Gore, Amend, DeVries

The four authors, who have decades of professional experience with gifted children and their families, provide practical guidance in areas such as: Characteristics of gifted children; Peer relations; Sibling issues; Motivation & underachievement; Discipline issues; Intensity & stress; Depression & unhappiness; Educational planning; Parenting concerns; Finding professional help; and much, much more!

Additional Resources

http://www.slideshare.net/aarmau/27-strategies-by-sue-jackson-of-damien-institute

This video discusses some ideas about gifted individuals. It is from the Damien Institute

FAMILY RESOURCES

Common Gifted Education Myths

The National Association for Gifted Children, a wonderful resource for families of gifted learners, created "Common Gifted Education Myths". This bulletin will inform parents, families, and educators about the common misconceptions surrounding gifted education.

FREQUENTLY AKSED QUESTIONS about gifted education/programming in NHCS

This page was created in collaboration with several Gifted Education Specialists from the district. The questions were selected to inform families and prospective families about the nomination and identification process, and gifted education services within the school district. The information also serves to promote commonalities across the district in terms of service framework delivery.

Is My Child Gifted?

This brochure was created by the NAGC and SENG. The bulletin highlights unique qualities many children who are gifted possess, the need for parental advocacy related to a gifted child's education, and the socio-emotional needs of different gifted learners.

High Achievers/Gifted Learners/Creative Thinkers

This explanation and chart created by Dr. Bertie Kingore compares a "High Achiever" to a "Gifted Learner" to a "Creative Thinker". It helps to solidify the differences between these learners in the classroom.

Nurturing Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Children

While the overall social and emotional needs of gifted learners are similar to those of non-gifted children, the characteristics may affect gifted learners differently and sometimes with negative consequences. This resource identifies characteristics that can be problematic and helps to define preventative/intervention methods.

Underachievement

The prevalence of underachievement and gifted learners can be frustrating for parents, teachers, coaches, mentors and others who work with the gifted and know their potential. This resource summarizes the possible causes for underachievement and gives some preventative/intervention measures to consider when dealing with a gifted underachiever.

Tips for Parents of Gifted Children

It is imperative to understand the importance of creating a home environment that fosters a gifted learner’s interests and talents, while supporting their social and emotional well-being. These “Ten Suggestions” for parents and family members of gifted children will help to nurture and sustain their self-worth creating a well-rounded student.

Websites for Families of Gifted Children

The “Parent Resources” page was created in collaboration with several Gifted Education Specialists from the district. The page lists several websites and/or organizations related to gifted education, including: national associations, summer camps, and enrichment opportunities within the community and around the state.