Special considerations for identifying gifted students
Can students who are on the autism spectrum or students who have other disabling conditions be considered for gifted and talented services? The simple answer is yes.
Gifted and talented every day
A Warren County middle school brings its academically advanced students together in an ungraded class to work on problem-solving and projects that pique their interest.
Gov. Bevin makes appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions
Gov. Matt Bevin made several appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions.
Fayette elementary teacher receives Lexmark award
A Fayette County elementary teacher has been honored by Lexmark International Inc. with the company’s first Educating Excellence award of the 2016-17 school year.
EKU offers STEM-H camp for gifted and talented
Eastern Kentucky University will host its eighth annual “Soar to New Heights” STEM-H Summer Camp for Gifted and Talented students June 15-19 in Richmond. The camp, open to gifted and talented students entering grades 6-8, will emphasize the STEM-H disciplines: science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health. It will feature courses taught by EKU graduate students and STEM-H faculty. Camp experiences [...]
Beshear adds members to 2 education councils
Gov. Steve Beshear has made appointments to two education-related boards. The governor appointed nine new members to the School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council (SCAAC). The 17-member council advises the Kentucky Board of Education on the design of the testing and accountability system. The new members are: Shannon Treece, of New Castle, is principal at Eminence Middle and High School. She [...]
Breedlove named Gatton Academy director
Lynette Breedlove, a gifted and talented educator from Texas, has been named new director of the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky at Western Kentucky University. Breedlove, who will start at the end of July, will succeed Tim Gott, the academy’s first director. Gott will retire June 30. “The Gatton Academy is a remarkable place for bright and [...]
Gifted and talented education must be ever-evolving, educators say
Kentucky's Gifted Education is Feb. 17-23
Not just for struggling students anymore
RtI is evolving with education in Kentucky.
Academy extends learning for gifted and talented students
Glasgow Independent enriching learning through innovative curriculum.