- Is It a Cheetah? - http://members.aol.com/discanner/cheetah.html
Essay written by Stephanie S. Tolan. Compares gifted students to cheetahs.
- Villiers Park Educational Trust - http://www.villierspark.org.uk/
Aims to foster inspirational 14 to 19 learning and teaching by facilitating the sharing of knowledge and best practice. Provides INSET courses and master classes at AS/A2 level and establishes networks between schools and local universities. Lists courses, teaching ideas, networks and contact details.
- Acceleration: Is moving ahead the right step? - http://www.apa.org/monitor/may03/acceleration.html
Some psychologists' research shows that acceleration--skipping grades or working ahead in a particular subject--can be one of the best methods to meet the needs of gifted youth.
- Providing for Gifted and Talented Children - http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/publications/index.cfm?fuseaction=pubs.summary&id=1193
An evaluation of Excellence in Cities and other grant-funded programmes by the UK's Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education).
- Gifted Forum - http://www.giftedforum.com/
Support forum for parents and teachers of gifted children. Bulletin board, education laws by state, articles, links, and a kids' area.
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