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Speaker Suggested Articles
These are articles written by or recommended by our speakers. 

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Jonathan Plucker, PhD
In collaboration with numerous funding partners, QUEST was honored to host Dr. Plucker for two multi-district presentations in April 2024. A Professor and Associate Dean at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education, Dr. Plucker is an expert in creativity, advanced learners, and education policy. He generously allowed us to record his presentations and post them on the QUEST website so that more families may benefit. The session recordings can be found under “Related Files.” In addition, Dr.
Plucker provided a sampling of recommended resources:

 

Bright Now
A podcast about parenting and educating bright and curious kids from the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Resources | Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) 

 

Dr. Plucker’s monthly newsletter, starting spring 2024
Jonathan’s Substack | Jonathan Plucker | Substack

Equity & Access PreK-12
Free quarterly magazine on a range of equity, accessibility, and compliance topics
Series of articles on closing compliance gaps and other equity issues related to gifted and advanced education
Equity & Access in American Pre K-12 Education | American Consortium for Equity in Education

 

Dr. Plucker’s recent books include:
2 nd  edition of Creativity and Innovation
3 rd  edition of Critical Issues and Practices in Gifted Education with Carolyn Callahan
Excellence Gaps in Education with Scott Peters

More information can be found at: Dr. Jonathan Plucker

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Lisa Kaenzig, PhD
Dr. Kaenzig spoke at our April, 2018 meeting. She has written and spoken about introversion and giftedness for many years. View some of her widely cited articles and her recommended resources:

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Introversion: The Often Forgotten Factor Impacting the Gifted

Why Not Celebrate Introvert Personalities?  (podcast)

William and Mary Gifted Resources List

News & Articles of Interest
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National Association of Gifted Children (NAGC)
NAGC is an invaluable resource for parents of gifted kids.  On their website you find general information on giftedness, detailed resources on gifted education in the US, an extensive list of research articles, educational policies, advocacy efforts, parent communities, and much more. Visit NAGC

The NAGC "Resource" Page is a great place to start learning.
This page includes Definitions of Gifted, Gifted Education in the US, FAQ's about Gifted Education, Is My child Gifted?, a Glossary of Terms, and National Standards in GT Education.  

Myths about Gifted Students
This is a valuable page that every parent and educator should read.  

Books used by PCSD in developing their approach to gifted education:

 

Re-Forming Gifted Education: How Parents and Teachers Can Match the Program to the Child  by Karen B. Rogers

Being Smart About Gifted Children: A Guidebook For Parents And Educators by Dona J. Matthews & Joanne F. Foster

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Outside Testing, Programs & 7th Grade Talent Search Information
There are several tests conducted outside of the district that can help parents better understand their child's abilities at all grade levels. Two of the best known leaders in Gifted Education Programs and Research are Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth and the Duke TIP program.  Both offer above-grade level testing options.  Testing is an individual choice and parents should evaluate if testing is right for their child.  Tests can help parents form a better picture of their child's abilities across students of similar age and ability and may make their child eligible for programs such as online enrichment classes, scholar weekends, and academic camps.  Johns Hopkins CTY and Duke TIP are also excellent resources for current research in gifted education.

 

Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth 

Duke TIP  

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Camps, Classes, and Opportunities Outside of School: