The Center for Talent Development
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Topics in Gifted Education

Early Entrance
Acceleration typically involves teaching material at a faster pace or presenting advanced content to younger students. Learn about the history of acceleration and what research says about its practice.
Advocacy
Interested in advocating for gifted services or gifted education financing? Whether you are a parent, educator or administrator, these resources can help.
Career & College Planning
It is never too early to start planning for any child's future, and thinking ahead is especially important for gifted students. Get started here!
Homeschooling
What does research say about homeschooling gifted students? Check out these resources for everything from curricula to community with other homeschooling families.
Identification
A precursor to the best education for gifted students is accurate identification of their giftedness. Luckily, Center for Talent Development can help.
Learning Disabilities
Gifted students can be plagued by underachievement, perfectionism, ADD (attention deficit disorder) and other hurdles, just like other kids. Discover strategies to help gifted children overcome these obstacles and achieve all that they are able.
Social, Emotional & Achievement Issues
How does giftedness relate to a child's social and emotional health and development? Find out here.
Talent Development
Parents, educators and administrators alike seek information on helping gifted children maximize their potential. This is Center for Talent Development's expertise, and we are happy to share what we know.
Gifted Community
This is the place to discover what is happening around the world -- in the past, present and future -- in gifted education.