Gifted & Talented Education

In New Hampshire, there is no state-level legislation or regulation regarding gifted education. Special programming for the Gifted or Talented is entirely a matter of local option. Such programming may be referred to as “Enrichment”, but not all “Enrichment” programs are targeted to the gifted. The key to whether a program is a true “gifted” program is whether there is a formal identification process. There is no state standard in New Hampshire for identification, so this is entirely up to local districts.

Relevant regulations

Differentiation Policy

Ed 306.06 Culture and Climate.
(a) The school policies adopted by the local school board shall reflect:
(1) The acknowledgement of diversity and respect for differences;

Advanced Courses

Ed 306.14 Basic Instructional Standards. The local school board shall require that each school has an instructional program which includes the following:
 (g) A policy encouraging students to pursue and demonstrate advanced course work, including advanced placement courses in high school;

Resources

New Hampshire Association of Gifted Education (NHAGE) A statewide non-profit association promoting appropriate eduction for gifted and talented students in NH.

Advanced Placement Test Fee Page

Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship for Gifted 7th Graders - The Institute for Educational Advancement is a non profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of gifted young people. IEA encourages current 7th graders who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and intellectual precocity to apply for a Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship. This is a national program that awards selected applicants with a four year scholarship to a high school that nurtures and supports each individual scholar’s intellectual and personal needs. To learn more, go to www.educationaladvancement.org or call (626)403-8900.

AP(R) Annual Conference 2012 - Lake Buena Vista, Fla. July 18-22, 2012 (Register by April 30th and save up to $130)

Ascanius: The Youth Classics Institute - Eureka Conference 2012 . Deadlines: 4/16/2012 (to register)

CASIE - Language Learning, IB Workshops

Center for Creative Learning in Sarasota, Florida - Our work focuses on Creative Problem Solving (CPS), the Levels of Service (LoS) approach to talent development, and problem-solving style. Over the years, we have published many books and articles, presented at NAGC Conferences and many state conferences, and worked in a number of countries outside the USA. Our President, Dr. Don Treffinger has been an NAGC Board Member, editor of the Gifted Child Quarterly, and editor-in-chief of Parenting for High Potential Magazine. The purpose of this message is to announce that we have just completed a complete restructuring of our Center’s website, www.creativelearning.com, as well as a wide variety of new resources and materials. These include a variety of free and low cost resources that can be downloaded directly from the website in PDF format. We also have posted more than 20 back issues of our newsletter, Creative Learning Today (also free in PDF format); these are available at: http://www.creativelearning.com/creative-problem-solving/creative-learning-today-newsletter.html. The new issue of the newsletter, Volume 18 (number 1), just published, includes new articles on CPS in education and additional information about many of our new and expanded resources.

Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University - We offer several programs for academically talented students, among them is Gifted LearningLinks , an online program.

Center for Talented Youth - Johns Hopkins University - Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth offers above-grade-level testing, academic summer programs, online courses, travel opportunities, and awards for top students nationwide. Join us this fall at a meeting near you to learn more. The attached flier will help schools, libraries, community groups, and other organizations spread the word. For a full calendar, go to ww.cty.jhu.edu/ts/infomeet.html

Foundation for Teaching Economics - Summer Program for High School Students
Economics for Leaders (EFL) is a selective summer program that teaches leaders how to integrate economics into the process of decision-making through a hands-on, experiential environment.

Hoagies' Gifted Education Page

NHAGE Announces 8th Annual Parent Forum – “High Ability Children: Seeking Balance at Home and at School” - press release

SENG-Model Parent Support Group - For parents of bright, gifted or talented children
You are invited to participate in a guided discussion group to learn about the social and emotional needs of bright/gifted/talented children, and the parenting issues related to those needs. The emphasis is on positive aspects of parenting, avoiding power struggles, and helping these children learn appropriate life skills while enhancing the parent/child relationship.
Topics will include: Identification/Characteristics, Parent Relationships, Sibling Relationships, Communication of Feelings, Stress Management, Depression, Motivation, Tradition Breaking, Peer Relationships, and Discipline.

For more information on SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted) see www.sengifted.org - Facilitator: Diane Ramirez. For more information , contact Diane Ramirez drdramirez14@gmail.com

State of the States in Gifted Education 2011: Ed Week Blog - "Unwrapping the Gifted" by Tamara Fisher

Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS) - New Hampshire's first statewide on-line virtual public school. The Academy's goal is to use the latest internet technologies to provide our students with any time, any where access to a rigorous, personalized education that helps them learn today, graduate tomorrow and prepare for the future.

Upcoming Events

• Hormel Foundation Gifted and Talented Education Symposium : Austin, Minnesota - June 10 & 11, 2012
• National Association for Gifted Children newsletter - March 2012 - This year, six positions are open on the Board: two at-large positions, two officer positions (that require prior board service), one state representative position, and one parent representative position. Do you know a colleague who would be well-qualified to fill one of these important positions? For a complete list of qualifications and position descriptions, please click here. The deadline for applications is just around the corner, on April 9th!! Please help NAGC spread the word by reaching out to one or two of your colleagues today, or throw your own hat in the ring!
  P.S. While you are considering the bright stars in the field, don’t forget the NAGC Awards Program. The deadline for every national award--from Early Scholar to Distinguished Service—is April 16th. In order for the NAGC Awards committee to recognize the best and brightest across the nation, they have to know about their achievements. Please help get the word out! Thanks so much for your consideration. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
  

Kenneth J. Relihan (603) 271-6151 (603) 271-7381 (fax) Ken.Relihan@doe.nh.gov

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