Underachievement in GT Learners
2016
- St. Croix Valley Gifted: Featured Reading on Underachievement and GT Learners
- The Catch-22 of Gifted Underachievement by Emily VR via The Fissure 1 Feb 2016
2015
- Gifted Underachievers: Underachieving or Refusing to Play the Game? by Celi Trepanier via Crushing Tall Poppies, 11 Feb 2015
2010 – 2014
- How Some of America’s Most Gifted Kids Wind Up in Prison by Florina Rodov and Sabrina Truong via Quartz 24 Dec 2014
- What About Gifted Students Who Drop Out? by Michael S. Matthews, Ph.D., via Digest of Gifted Research 19 Feb 2008
2009 and Earlier
- The Trouble with Geniuses by Jeanne Bernish via Race to the Middle 5 Apr 2009
- Gifted achievers and underachievers: A comparison of patterns found in school files by Jean Peterson and Nicholas Colangelo, via Davidson Institute, originally published in Journal of Counseling and Development, American Counseling Association, Vol. 74, pp. 399-407 Mar/Apr 1996
UPDATED: Mon 5/16 | Socio-Emotional Health & GT Kids with Dr. Diane Heacox
A focus on whole child development means looking beyond academic abilities to supports in the learning environment that foster kids’ socio-emotional health and well-being. UPDATE: Scroll below for Dr. Heacox’s book recommendations and related resources. We are honored to welcome back Dr. Diane Heacox, Ed.D. as the featured guest for our May chapter meeting in partnership with Stillwater Area Public Schools. Download the event flyer (.pdf) in color or grayscale. Topic | Socio-Emotional Health & GT Kids: Providing Supports as...
read moreFeatured Reading on Underachievement and GT Learners
What is underachievement and how does it fit into supporting our GT learners? As follow-up to our recent chapter meeting, we’ve put together featured reading and other resources on the topic to support area students, educators, and parents. First, let’s dispel a key myth. Underachievement is not about perfect marks, the number of AP courses a student takes, the extracurricular activities a student pursues, or even struggling with a concept. These unfortunate misconceptions feed into common stereotypes about GT learners. Instead,...
read moreSat 4/9 | MCGT Spring Mini-Conference
Three experts will present on topics of vital interest to those who know and care about gifted children at the upcoming MCGT Spring Mini-Conference. All those interested in the topic of giftedness welcome – educators, parents and other caregivers, and professionals! When | April 9, 2016, 9am to 12pm Where | Edina Community Center, 3rd floor ~ 5701 Normandale Road, Edina Register | Online at www.mcgt.net, or onsite at the event; cash, check or charge accepted Cost | Suggested donation: Members — $10 or 2 for $15; Non-members — $15...
read moreWed 3/2 – Take Summer to the Next Level at MITY
Summer programs for high-curiosity learners must do more than just scrape the surface! Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth (MITY) delivers a ticket to Summer fun for Twin Cities students in grades 4 – 11, one that promises the chance to ask and answer big questions on kids’ minds. Choose your own Summer adventure or find out how to electrify learning all year! Come visit with Robbie Seum, MITY Director, to learn about Summer classes and options for extra school year enrichment. – event flyer (.pdf) / BW Topic | Take...
read moreFederal ESSA law mandates GT data reporting
President Obama signed new federal legislation in December 2015 that replaces No Child Left Behind (NCLB). UPDATE: A public comment period is in progress through August 1, 2016. – Learn more The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), introduces new requirements to report student achievement, and redefines the terms of Title I funding to include GT learners in under-served populations. “ESEA (ESSA) Re-authorization marks the first time that Congress makes clear that Title I funds may be used to identify and serve gifted students, which will...
read moreMerit-Based Scholarships for Current Year Seventh Graders
Many people associate scholarship with funding college or university coursework. Several scholarship programs are aimed at supporting high-ability students as they near high school so they have a strong foundation for the college experience. Current year seventh graders are eligible for consideration in the two programs below. Criteria and application instructions appear at each link. Institute for Educational Advancement Caroline D. Bradley scholarship – 2017 application by April 11 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars...
read moreThurs 1/14 CHAT | Recognize and Reverse Underachievement in Gifted Learners
What conditions put gifted learners at risk for underachievement? What factors cause them to tune out, disengage, or lose direction entirely? How can adults recognize the signs and intervene in meaningful ways? Underachievement is an all-too-frequent dynamic among gifted learners, especially as they reach the middle school and high school years. St. Croix Valley Gifted invites educators and parents to our next chapter meeting, an MCGT CHAT night discussion. – event flyer (.pdf) / BW Topic | Recognize and Reverse Underachievement in...
read moreStillwater Area Schools introduce proposal to consolidate elementary schools
The school board is considering a proposal to consolidate three elementary schools – Marine, Oak Park and Withrow – with neighboring schools to create seven right-sized schools. A formal recommendation will be made January 7 with a decision expected in February. – stillwaterschools.org/bold Oak Park Elementary is home to the district GATE Program. Regardless of action taken on this proposal, changes are in store for the GATE program as district elementary schools are reconfigured in 2017-2018 to PreK – 5th grade. GATE...
read moreMN Open Enrollment Deadline
Families exploring open enrollment should keep in mind that the MN Department of Education (MDE) sets an annual deadline for submitting related application paperwork to the receiving public school district. The routine deadline is January 15, with school districts required to notify by February 15. School district websites typically provide open enrollment forms and instructions. Visit MDE for: Key topics on statewide enrollment options Charter school directory Access charter school enrollment procedures, forms and related deadlines at the...
read moreFeatured Reading on Executive Function
Thank you to the many people who attended our recent chapter meeting with Mary Wandrei, PhD. Several of you attended a St. Croix Valley Gifted event for the first time! Find links below to recommended reading Dr. Wandrei mentioned, along with videos that go into more depth on understanding gifted youth. Remember to explore Gifted 101 as a next step. We’re pleased to be able to invite speakers like Dr. Wandrei thanks to people who choose to become MCGT members. Part of your annual dues come directly to our chapter, which allows us to...
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