Parents and teachers seeking more information on ways to reach gifted and talented students can visit the following Web sites. ASCD resources dealing with gifted and talented teaching practices, as well as differentiation strategies, are also included.
National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
www.nagc.org
The NAGC represents parents, teachers, and other officials concerned about the education of gifted students. NAGC's site includes information about association publications, upcoming events, and membership.ASCD Resources
For more information about these and other ASCD resources, contact the ASCD Service Center at 1-800-933-2723 or 1-703-578-9600 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, eastern time, or visit ASCD's Online Store at http://shop.ascd.org.Audio: Best Practices in Serving Gifted Hispanic Students
Taken from ASCD's 59th Annual Conference, this presentation by Jaime Castellano covers a wide range of concerns regarding gifted education for Hispanic students. Castellano examines ways to empower and serve Hispanic students in gifted education; explores the curricular and instructional needs of such students; and presents methods for balancing home, school, and community worlds. Stock #204202; $14.95 ASCD members; $16.95 nonmembers.Book: How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms, 2nd Edition
In this updated edition, Carol Ann Tomlinson includes extended examples and field-tested strategies to help teachers succeed in today's increasingly diverse classrooms. The book offers proven methods for matching instructional approaches to the readiness, interests, and talents of all students. Stock #101043; $16.95 ASCD members; $20.95 nonmembers.Network: Multiple Intelligences
http://www.newcityschool.org/innovations/home.html
The ASCD Multiple Intelligences Network promotes the use of multiple intelligences as a tool for improving individual instruction and helping students learn. The network provides a forum for members to share strategies and techniques for implementing multiple intelligences. For more information, contact the network facilitator, Thomas Hoerr, via phone at 1-314-361-6411, via fax at 1-314-361-1499, or via e-mail at trhoerr@newcityschool.org.Video: Challenging the Gifted in the Regular Classroom
Rather than excluding or segregating academically gifted students, educators can use this videotape to learn how to meet their needs in the regular classroom. Scenes from a variety of schools demonstrate the use of seven instructional techniques, including questioning, tiered assignments, and learning and interest centers. Viewers learn how to meet the needs of gifted students through schoolwide strategies and with the help of specialists, parents, and mentors from the business community. Stock #494057; $378 ASCD members; $448 nonmembers.