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~Chuck Grassley~
Did you know?
History is full of illustrations of people who were identified as low achievers in school or as misfits on their jobs and later were recognized for their creativity and accomplishments.
"those who have an unusually advanced degree of general intellectual ability such that differentiated learning experiences of a depth and breadth beyond those normally provided in the regular school program are required."
Gifted children can make it on their own ...after all they are the cream of the crop. Right??
The following sites "demystify" perceptions about the gifted and provide a comprehensive list of the learning and behavioural characteristics of gifted learners:
* http://www.ri.net/gifted_talented/character.html#Mythshttp://www.ri.net/gifted_talented/character.html#Myths
* http://www.nagcbritain.org.uk/parents.php?id=71