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INDEX:

• About the program
• Goals and Objectives
• Internet Resources regarding the Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Individuals
• Gifted Learner Resources for Teachers, Parents, & Students
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The IGNITE program is a gifted enrichment program for students in grades 2 through 6. Students who qualify for IGNITE demonstrate gifted characteristics above and beyond the overachiever and/or bright child. They have earned scores of 96%ile or above on one achievement test and two ability tests. 
Generally they are the students who think "out of the box."

After qualifying, the students attend IGNITE class one half day a week. During the class, they participate in unit themes that incorporate higher level thinking skills.  Logic and problem solving, as well as research and creativity, are integral parts of the program. Most classroom teachers do not require the IGNITE students to make up routine assignments that are completed in class while they are in IGNITE. 

Gifted Program Goals and Objectives:

• To develop creative thinking skills.

• To enrich the student in math, science, and humanities.

• To increase knowledge in an area of interest.

Hoagie's Gifted Education Page The Gifted Child Society
222.hoagiesgifted.org www.gifted.org

Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted Stephanie Tolan
222.sengifted.org www.stephanietolan.com

GT World Nerd Alerts
www.gtworld.org http://communities.msn.com/Nerd Alerts

Joy & Loss: The Emotional Lives of Gifted Children
www.kidsourc e.com/kidsource/content4/joy.loss.eq.gifted.html

Counseling the Gifted Hollingworth Center for Highly Gifted Children
www.counselingthegifted.com www.hollingworth.org

American Association for Gifted Children Gifted Resources
www.aagc.org/index.html www.eskimo.com/~user/kids.html

http://www.asd.k12.ak.us/depts/sped/programs.html#gifted

http://www.asdk12.org/aboutasd/choices/sped8.asp

http://www.asd.k12.ak.us/depts/sped/programs.html#gifted
 
 

Teachers

Baskin, Barbara Holland & Karen H. Harris.  Books for the Gifted Child.  New York:  R.R. Bowker, 1980. 
- discusses gifted children & presents annotations of juvenile books that have special utility & value for gifted youngsters in the 3-12 age range
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Cheney, Martha.  Puzzles & Games for Critical and Creative Thinking:  a Workbooks for Ages 6-8.  Chicago:  Contemporary Books, 1994. 
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Chuska, Kenneth R.  Gifted Learners, K-12:  a Practical Guide to Effective Curriculum & Teaching.  Bloomington, IN:  National Educational Service, 1989. 
- handbook for teachers
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Clark, Barbara.  Growing Up Gifted:  Developing the Potential of Children at Home and at School.  New York:  Merrill, 1992. 
- ASD

Clark, Gilbert A. & Enid D. Zimmerman.  Resources for Educating Artistically Talented Students.  Syracuse, NY:  Syracuse University Press, 1987. 
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Davis, Susan J. & Jerry L. Johns.  Language Arts for Gifted Middle School Students.  Bloomington, IN:  ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading and Communication Skills : Center for Reading and Language Studies, 1990. 
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Dewey, Lucy Campbell.  The Challenge:  Resource Materials and Ideas for Enrichment Programs, K-3.  Hayward, CA:  Alameda County School Dept., 1973. 
- though somewhat dated, provides ideas for enriching primary curricula
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Flack, Jerry D.  Inventing, Inventions, and Inventors:  a Teaching Resource Book.  Englewood, CO:  Teacher Ideas Press, 1989. 
- ways to use technology and invention in teaching gifted students
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_____.  Mystery and Detection:  Thinking and Problem Solving with the Sleuths.  Englewood, CO:  Teacher Ideas Press, 1990. 
- critical thinking and problem solving activities
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Ford, Donna Y. & J. John Harris, III.  Multicultural Gifted Education.  New York:  Teachers College Press, 1999. 
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George, Karlene R.  A Guide to Understanding Gifted American Indian Students.  Las Cruces, NM:  Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), Clearinghouse on Rural Education and Small Schools (CRESS), New Mexico State University, 1987. 
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George, Paul S., et al.  Dilemmas in Talent Development in the Middle Grades:  Two Views.  Columbus, OH:  National Middle School Association, 1997. 
- discussion of how needs of gifted students are met at the middle school level(?) 
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Halsted, Judith Wynn.  Some of My Best Friends Are Books:  Guiding Gifted Readers from Preschool to High School.  Dayton, OH:  Ohio Psychology Press, 1994. 
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Hurwitz, Al.  The Gifted and Talented in Art:  a Guide to Program Planning.  Worcester, MA:  Davis Publications, 1983. 
- ideas for activities for students who are artistically talented
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Karnes, Merle B.  Creative Games for Learning:  Games for Parents and Teachers to Make.  Reston, VA:  Council for Exceptional Children, 1977. 
- ideas for games that can be used when students finish classwork early 
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Kerr, Barbara A.  Smart Girls:  a New Psychology of Girls, Women, and Giftedness.  Scottsdale, AZ:  Gifted Psychology Press, 1997. 

_____.  Smart Girls, Gifted Women.  Cheltenham, Vic.:  Hawker Brownlow Education, 1991. 
- discusses frequently asked questions; how to keep students motivated; dealing with social problems; what to watch for at different ages; helping students understand themselves and reach their full potential 

Kerr, Barbara A. & Sanford J. Cohn.  Smart Boys:  Talent, Manhood, and the Search for Meaning.  Scottsdale, AZ : Gifted Potential Press, 2001. 
- discusses frequently asked questions; how to keep students motivated; dealing with social problems; what to watch for at different ages; helping students understand themselves and reach their full potential

Labuda, Michael, ed.  Creative Reading for Gifted Learners:  a Design for Excellence.  Newark, DE:  International Reading Association, 1985. 
- Papers from a preconvention institute held by the International Reading Association in 1972
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Levine, Melvin D.  A Mind at a Time.  New York:  Simon & Schuster, 2002. 
- discusses the different ways in which the brain works to process information and how this affects learning styles and abilities 

Polette, Nancy.  3 R’s for the Gifted:  Reading, Writing, and Research.  Littleton, CO:  Libraries Unlimited, 1982. 
- looks at activities to address and encourage creative thinking in gifted students
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_____.  Books and Real Life:  a Guide for Gifted Students and Teachers.  Jefferson, NC:  McFarland, 1984. 
- annotated bibliography of literature that can be used to help gifted students deal with various issues and social problems
- ASD

_____.  Discovery!:  Approaches to Literature with Gifted Students.  O'Fallon, MO:  Book Lures Inc., 1979. 
- activities to use with gifted children
- ASD

_____.  First Research Projects:  K-3.  O'Fallon, MO:  Book Lures, 1984. 
- activities to teach students how to locate information on topics of interest
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_____.  Gifted Books, Gifted Readers:  Literature Activities to Excite Young Minds.  Englewood, CO:  Libraries Unlimited, 2000. 
- activities and suggested titles from various genres (incl. picture books, fiction, nonfiction, & biography) to used with gifted students to address social/emotional needs and provide enrichment activities
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_____.  Picture Books for Gifted Programs.  Metuchen, NJ:  Scarecrow Press, 1981. 
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_____.  The Research Book for Gifted Programs.  O'Fallon, MO:  Book Lures, 1984. 
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Polette, Nancy & Marjorie Hamlin.  Exploring Books with Gifted Children.  Littleton, CO:  Libraries Unlimited, 1980. 
- literature activities for gifted children
- ASD

Schlemmer, Phil.  Mathematics Projects.  West Nyack, NY:  Center for Applied Research in Education, 1987. 
- individual, group, and classroom research projects for gifted and motivated students
- ASD 

_____.  Research Skills Projects.  West Nyack, NY:  Center for Applied Research in Education, 1987. 
- individual, group, and classroom research projects for gifted and motivated students
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_____.  Science Projects.  West Nyack, NY:  Center for Applied Research in Education, 1987. 
- individual, group, and classroom research projects for gifted and motivated students
- ASD

_____.  Social Studies Projects.  West Nyack, NY:  Center for Applied Research in Education, 1987. 
- individual, group, and classroom research projects for gifted and motivated students
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_____.  Writing Projects.  West Nyack, NY:  Center for Applied Research in Education, 1987. 
- individual, group, and classroom research projects for gifted and motivated students
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Schmitz, Connie C. & Judy Galbraith.  Managing the Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted:  a Teacher’s Survival Guide.  Minneapolis, MN:  Free Spirit Publishing Inc., 1985. 
- basic resource discussing various social/emotional needs of gifted children and how to recognize and address them
- ASD

Schwartz, Linda.  Mind Expanders.  Carson, CA:  Educational Insights, 1974. 
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Slocumb, Paul D. & Ruby K. Payne.  Removing the Mask:  Giftedness in Poverty.  Highlands, TX:  RFT Pub., 2000. 
- contents include:  the paradigm; environmental opportunities; weighing the opportunities; student production; informant data; cognitive/language skills; designing for equity; curriculum for the gifted from poverty; nurturing and keeping the gifts; the systemic challenge; conclusion: opportunity knocks
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Smutny, Joan F., et al.  Teaching Young Gifted Children in the Regular Classroom:  Identifying, Nurturing, and Challenging Ages 4-9.  Minneapolis, MN:  Free Spirit Pub., 1997. 
- addresses grades K-3
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Smutny, Joan F & Rita Haynes Blocksom.  Education of the Gifted:  Programs and Perspectives.  Bloomington, IN:  Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation, 1990. 
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Thornton, Carol A. & Nancy S. Bley, eds.  Window of Opportunity:  Mathematics for Students with Special Needs.  Reston, VA:  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1994. 
- different approaches to teaching mathematical concepts in grades K-12 to gifted and special education students
- ASD

Tomlinson, Carol Ann.  How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms, 2nd Edition.  Alexandria, VA:  Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2001. 
- discusses rationale for differentiation; teacher’s role; strategies; preparation for students and parents; how to plan lessons; dealing with content, process, products, and grading

Tuttle, Frederick B., Jr.  Gifted and Talented Students.  Washington, D.C.:  National Education Association, 1983. 
- research on gifted education
- ASD

Vail, Priscilla L.  Smart Kids with School Problems:  Things to Know and Ways to Help.  New York:  Dutton, 1987. 
- discusses gifted children with learning disabilities
- ASD

Webb, James T., et al.  Guiding the Gifted Child:  a Practical Source for Parents and Teachers.  Scottsdale, AZ:  Gifted Psychology Press, 2000. 
- standard resource for explaining various emotional needs of gifted students
- ASD

Winebrenner, Susan.  Teaching Gifted Kids in the Regular Classroom:  Strategies and Techniques Every Teacher Can Use to Meet the Academic Needs of the Gifted and Talented.  Minneapolis, MN:  Free Spirit Pub., 1992. 
- addresses grades 1-8
- ASD
 
 

Parents

Baskin, Barbara Holland & Karen H. Harris.  Books for the Gifted Child.  New York:  R.R. Bowker, 1980. 
- discusses gifted children & presents annotations of juvenile books that have special utility & value for gifted youngsters in the 3-12 age range
- ASD

Cheney, Martha.  Puzzles & Games for Critical and Creative Thinking:  a Workbooks for Ages 6-8.  Chicago:  Contemporary Books, 1994. 
- ASD

Clark, Barbara.  Growing Up Gifted:  Developing the Potential of Children at Home and at School.  New York:  Merrill, 1992. 
- ASD

Halsted, Judith Wynn.  Some of My Best Friends Are Books:  Guiding Gifted Readers from Preschool to High School.  Dayton, OH:  Ohio Psychology Press, 1994. 
- ASD

Karnes, Merle B.  Creative Games for Learning:  Games for Parents and Teachers to Make.  Reston, VA:  Council for Exceptional Children, 1977. 
- ideas for games that can be used when students finish classwork early 
- ASD

Kerr, Barbara A.  Smart Girls:  a New Psychology of Girls, Women, and Giftedness.  Scottsdale, AZ:  Gifted Psychology Press, 1997. 

_____.  Smart Girls, Gifted Women.  Cheltenham, Vic.:  Hawker Brownlow Education, 1991. 
- discusses frequently asked questions; how to keep students motivated; dealing with social problems; what to watch for at different ages; helping students understand themselves and reach their full potential 

Kerr, Barbara A. & Sanford J. Cohn.  Smart Boys:  Talent, Manhood, and the Search for Meaning.  Scottsdale, AZ : Gifted Potential Press, 2001. 
- discusses frequently asked questions; how to keep students motivated; dealing with social problems; what to watch for at different ages; helping students understand themselves and reach their full potential

Levine, Melvin D.  A Mind at a Time.  New York:  Simon & Schuster, 2002. 
- discusses the different ways in which the brain works to process information and how this affects learning styles and abilities 

Polette, Nancy.  Books and Real Life:  a Guide for Gifted Students and Teachers.  Jefferson, NC:  McFarland, 1984. 
- annotated bibliography of literature that can be used to help gifted students deal with various issues and social problems
- ASD

Polette, Nancy & Marjorie Hamlin.  Exploring Books with Gifted Children.  Littleton, CO:  Libraries Unlimited, 1980. 
- literature activities for gifted children
- ASD

Schmitz, Connie C. & Judy Galbraith.  Managing the Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted:  a Teacher’s Survival Guide.  Minneapolis, MN:  Free Spirit Publishing Inc., 1985. 
- basic resource discussing various social/emotional needs of gifted children and how to recognize and address them
- ASD 

Schwartz, Linda.  Mind Expanders.  Carson, CA:  Educational Insights, 1974. 
- ASD

Vail, Priscilla L.  Smart Kids with School Problems:  Things to Know and Ways to Help.  New York:  Dutton, 1987. 
- discusses gifted children with learning disabilities
- ASD

Webb, James T., et al.  Guiding the Gifted Child:  a Practical Source for Parents and Teachers.  Scottsdale, AZ:  Gifted Psychology Press, 2000. 
- standard resource for explaining various emotional needs of gifted students
- ASD
 
 

Students

Carter, Sharon & Lawrence Clayton.  Coping with Being Gifted.  New York:  Rosen Publishing Group, 1992. 
- discussion of how to cope with some of the problems of being a teenager of special ability, including problems with friendships, family relationships, and how to use a gift for the best 
- ASD

Delisle, James R. & Judy Galbraith.  The Gifted Kids Survival Guide II.  Minneapolis, MN:  Free Spirit Pub., 1987. 
- examines the problems of gifted and talented teenagers and explains how they can make the best use of their educational opportunities, get along better with parents and friends, and understand themselves better. Includes a section in which gifted individuals speak out 
- ASD 

Galbraith, Judy.  The Gifted Kids’ Survival Guide.  Minneapolis, MN:  Wetherall Pub., 1983. 
- examines the problems of gifted and talented teenagers and explains how they can make the best use of their educational opportunities, get along better with parents and friends, and understand themselves better 
- ASD 

_____.  The Gifted Kids’ Survival Guide, for Ages 10 & Under.  Minneapolis, MN:  Free Spirit, 1984. 
- examines the problems of gifted and talented students and explains how they can make the best use of their educational opportunities, get along better with parents and friends, and better understand themselves 
- ASD

Galbraith, Judy & Jim Delisle.  The Gifted Kids’ Survival Guide:  a Teen Handbook.   Minneapolis, MN:  Wetherall Pub., 1983. 
- examines the problems of gifted and talented teenagers and explains how they can make the best use of their educational opportunities, get along better with parents and friends, and understand themselves better 
- ASD 

Hipp, Earl.  Fighting Invisible Tigers:  a Stess Management Guide for Teens.  Minneapolis, MN:  Free Spirit Pub., 1985. 
- discusses the pressures and problems encountered by gifted students and provides information on life skills, stress management, and methods of gaining more control over their lives
- ASD

Wetherall, Charles F.  The Gifted Kids Guide to Creative Thinking.  Minneapolis, MN:  Wetherall Pub. Co., 1984. 
- ASD