In the last article, we discussed the necessity of teachers refining their craft. Seven strategies were provided from the Phoenix Training Center (PTC, 2023) that offered the goal of teachers creating “a more engaging, effective, and enriching classroom experience for their students” (para. 9). Each suggestion was considered in light of the nature and needs of gifted learners. Recommendations included extensive understanding of the ways good teaching requires a variety of skills, attitudes, and willingness to learn new things as keys to ensuring gifted students have appropriate and challenging learning opportunities.
Retaining G/T Students Through Family Support
Celeste Sodergren, Ph.D., presents research-driven insights into how families of gifted learners seek supplemental academic support. Using a decision-tree framework, she explores the motivations, barriers, and choices families face, helping district leaders better understand parent needs and improve communication, intervention strategies, and services that more effectively support gifted students and their educational success.
