Gifted Definition, Ed Funding, More

NEW DEFINITION OF GIFTEDNESS. We think this is big news. The National Association for Gifted Children is, according to psychologist Dan Peters, preparing a revised definition of giftedness. What struck us was that it incorporates the provision that gifted children “can have learning and processing disorders that require specialized intervention and accommodation.” How about that? Read more in Dan Peters’ Summit Center newsletter.

MORE FROM SUMMIT CENTER. For his “Parent Footprints” podcast series, Dan Peters interviewed psychologist Devon MacEachron. Dan writes, “listen to Dr. Devon as she debunks neuromyths, shares some of her favorite blogs, gives her top three tips to parents of neurodiverse children. ” Find the podcast.

TiLT WATCH. Debbie Reber’s newest podcast is on the college admission process for differently-wired kids: “strategies for tackling admission essays, how to decide between the SAT and the ACT, getting accommodations for admissions tests, how to highlight interests in a way that will catch admissions directors eyes, and more.” Find the podcast. Reber is also co-hosting a 75-minute “master class” on raising differently-wired children. A sliding-scale fee applies; some scholarships are evidently available. Find out more.

CHILD MIND INSTITUTE. The focus of this week’s newsletter from the Institute is resources for getting through the “ween” years, ages 8 to 13. Find the resources.

GIFTED HOMESCHOOLERS FORUM lets us know that registration for its summer classes is now open. Find out more.

WORLD CONFERENCE. The preliminary schedule for the biennial World Gifted Conference, July 24-28 in Nashville, is now available. Find it.

EDUCATION POLICY, FUNDING. As part of the U.S. budget process, the Congressional committee charged with education has prepared an appropriations bill that, according to CEC, provides a six percent increase in funding. CEC says, “Most disability-related programs received increases over FY 2019 amounts including several with very sizable increases.” Find out more at CEC’s Policy Insider or at the site of the National Center for Learning Disabilities.