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The Center for Gifted Studies:
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Opportunities for Students
Educational programming for children and youth who are gifted and talented is essential for two reasons. Children who learn at a faster pace and at a more complex level deserve the opportunity to do so. They also need time to be with other young people who think like they do and who share their interests. For some students, a two- or three-week period in the summer is the boost they need to carry them through the year. We offer a variety of programs geared to the gifted and talented, no matter the school age. |
Most tend to think that "gifted" people are simply exceptionally smart in either mathematics or verbal areas. That's not true. The definition actually includes much more. A gifted student is one who is identified as possessing demonstrated or potential ability to perform at an exceptionally high level in general intellectual aptitude, specific academic aptitude, creative or divergent thinking, psychosocial or leadership skills, or in the visual or performing arts. With such an interpretation, the task of educating these people becomes complex indeed.