Families and Gifted Learners: Developing Talent and Advocating for their Own

Abstract

Family involvement in the education of children and youth is recognized throughout research and practice as critical to the success of children in schools. This involvement has been described as impactful across population and ability groups. This chapter examines contemporary literature and practice as it relates to the engagement of parents of high ability and gifted learners. These families, whose children and youth have unique learning needs, originate from a variety of cultural groups nationwide. Innovative practices specifically designed to improve connections with families and enhance services for culturally different gifted students are emphasized in this chapter.

Citation

Davis, J.L. (2014), "Families and Gifted Learners: Developing Talent and Advocating for their Own", Gifted Education: Current Perspectives and Issues (Advances in Special Education, Vol. 26), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 223-237. https://doi.org/10.1108/S0270-4013(2014)0000026011