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Duke has a long history of providing opportunities for talented middle and high school students to gain exposure to rigorous academic coursework and to communities of talented peers. Many of these opportunities were facilitated by Duke TIP, which was established in 1980 and provided valuable academic enrichment opportunities for several generations of pre-college students. Duke Youth Programs has also provided a range of engaging summer programs for more than 20 years.

In more recent years, both technology and demographic trends have transformed best practices for identifying talented middle- and high-school students and approaches to helping them develop their talents for future success. Duke TIP was a national leader in that transformation, but the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated our efforts to better integrate Duke's core strengths of academic rigor, student engagement and community into our pre-college programming. The pandemic also significantly disrupted the Duke TIP and Duke Youth Programs business models, which were based on providing a high-quality, campus-based, intensive residential experience to large numbers of students, and led us to make the difficult decision in 2020 to suspend these residential programs.

Since then, we have been developing plans to align Duke's pre-college programming with the university's world-class strengths in teaching, learning and discovery. Our goal is to provide outstanding pre-college experiences, taught by Duke faculty and Duke graduate students on Duke's campus, and in academic fields aligned with great Duke research. To facilitate this transition, all Duke pre-college programming has been consolidated within Duke Continuing Studies. We look forward to, once again, serving talented middle and high school students in residential summer programming beginning in summer 2022.

Equally important, Duke is eager to expand our definition of "talented" to maximize access to our signature academic rigor and to strengthen our growing community. The pandemic has challenged us in many ways, but has also provided opportunities for us to hone what we do best: providing deep, rigorous academic opportunities for talented students to explore, to grow, to build community, and to showcase their talents. We look forward to engaging with our longtime friends and supporters as we make this transition and continue to share the best of Duke with talented youth.

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Duke has a long history of providing opportunities for talented middle and high school students to gain exposure to rigorous academic coursework and to communities of talented peers. Many of these opportunities were facilitated by Duke TIP, which was established in 1980 and provided valuable academic enrichment opportunities for several generations of pre-college students.

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Research in gifted education focuses on the education, training and/or development of individuals of high ability. The Gifted Education Research, Resource and Information Centre ( GERRIC) is an integral part of the research community that aims to advance knowledge and practice on the education, learning, teaching, wellbeing,and development of gifted students. GERRIC is the pre-eminent centre of gifted education in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Gifted education | Education - UNSW Sydney

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NSW School of Education's research in gifted education supports the educational and related needs of gifted and high-ability students.

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Odyssey of the Mind - The peak of Beyond the Box thinking

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Odyssey of the Mind (OM™) teaches students how to develop and use their natural creativity to become problem-solvers. Imagine being faced with a problem that requires an original solution. It can be frightening. Now imagine not being afraid to solve that problem - that is what OM members learn.

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Kentucky Gifted Regulation 704 KAR 3:285, the Primary Talent Pool is a group of primary students (kindergarten through third grade) who are informally selected as having characteristics and behaviors of high-potential learners and who have been further diagnosed using a series of informal and formal measures to determine the need for differentiated services during the primary program.

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The Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development is one of the leading centers in the world in the area of gifted education and talent development. Our mission is to promote enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm for learning in teachers and students at all levels of education through high-quality research and outreach on innovative teaching approaches. Our work in talent development and gifted education is based on practical applications of over four decades of research, as are the direct services we provide to teachers, administrators, researchers, and policy makers throughout the world.

Our faculty and research teams are leading experts in giftedness, creativity, and talent development. In addition to other large research projects, the Center houses the nation's only federally-funded research center in gifted education (National Center for Research on Gifted Education [NCRGE]) and conducts Confratute (conference/institute), an internationally renowned professional learning experience in talent development, now in its fifth decade. The Renzulli Center is also well-known for the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) and the resulting technology-based learning system. The Schoolwide Enrichment Model is one of the best-known enrichment models in the world, and it is used in thousands of schools in the United States, Mexico, South America, Europe, and Asia.

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Confratute Professional Learning / Webinars Academic Programs Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) Research The Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development is one of the leading centers in the world in the area of gifted education and talent development. Our miss ...

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The Drexel/Torrance Center for Creativity and Innovation is an invaluable resource for students pursuing the MS in Creativity and Innovation.

The Torrance Center seeks to provide a number of services in creativity and innovation:

Curate and interpret the latest research for academic and corporate settings.

Cultivate skills in creative thinking, innovative leadership practices, and problem-solving techniques.

Help national and international corporations, organizations and educational institutions to develop in-house expertise to foster problem solving and creative assessment.

For more information about the Drexel/Torrance Center for Creativity and Innovation, please contact Dr. Larry Keiser, the Program Lead for the School of Education's Creativity & Innovation Programs and co-Director of the Torrance Center at 215.895.1276 or email: keiser@drexel.edu.

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Drexel / Torrance Center for Creativity and Innovation - School of Education

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The Drexel/Torrance Center for Creativity and Innovation is an invaluable resource for students pursuing the MS in Creativity and Innovation. The Torrance Center seeks to provide a number of services in creativity and innovation: Curate and interpret the latest research for academic and corporate settings.

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資優教育有用資源連結|研究部 | 香港資優教育學苑

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研究部致力為資優教育提供高質量的信息和研究成果。研究部與不同的資優教育持份者合作，以加深公眾對香港資優教育的認識。資優學苑研究部會不定期公布有關資優教育的統計數據，包括資優生收生、資優課程的報讀情況。

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Future-Ready Students Gain Lifelong Learning Skills

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Resources for extending the learning

WHAT IS IT?

Real-world connections draw from, or upon, actual objects, events, experiences and situations to effectively address a concept, problem or issue.

It involves learning allows students to actually experience or practice concepts and skills, as opposed to learning that is theoretical or idealistic.

It features learning projects that directly relate to, are relevant to, or provide benefit to students, their families or the community.

WHY USE IT?

This approach utilizes concepts, problems, or issues that are similar to ones students have encountered or are likely to encounter in life.

It brings the relevance, complexity and motivation of the real world to learning.

Sensory experiences are highlighted thereby appealing to and assisting a wide range of learners.

Making real-world connections promotes student achievement through the authenticity of the learning.

Learning is based on information derived from real-world sources

The learning and the results of the learning are directed to audiences beyond the school.

It supports character education as relationships between the community, the school and students are enhanced.

It generates many issues or questions to pursue through inquiry.

Real-world connections provide more opportunities to learn how our communities and society work.

TIPS FOR TEACHERS

Routinely provide students with living and inanimate objects to manipulate and experience such as 3-D models in chemistry, blocks in mathematics and artifacts in social studies. These hands-on learning opportunities are highly engaging and can help students successfully complete complex tasks requiring abstract thought.

When possible have the learning process include the making of something useful. (to eat- biology students make yogurt, to use- social studies students make a paddle, to sell- technology students form a manufacturing company to market & and produce a product)

Where appropriate, focus learning on current issues and problems familiar to the students. Support student action to find solutions or examine relevant case studieswhen circumstances prevent direct student involvement in the issue(s).

Provide frequent opportunities in all subject areas for students to collect, manipulate and use real data.

Find opportunities for students to communicate what they learn to audiences beyond the classroom.

Look to the broader community for partnership and mentoring opportunities that will allow students to practice, enhance and apply classroom learning in a real-world setting.

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Resources for extending the learning Real-world connections draw from, or upon, actual objects, events, experiences and situations to effectively address a concept, problem or issue. It involves learning allows students to actually experience or practice concepts and skills, as opposed to learning that is theoretical or idealistic.

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See Think Wonder 思考挑戰賽作為全球第一個以哈佛教育學院提倡的思考力為核心的挑戰賽（詳見哈佛零點計畫 Thinking Routine），目的是為學生鍛鍊可帶來創造力的思考，這是一場免費的個人挑戰賽，每一次晉級，挑戰者都將感受到自己的觀察力提升，漸漸習慣有根據的思考與創造。

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Practical Resources by Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli | Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development

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8. 數位公民的國際視野 (Global View of a Digital Citizen)

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把數碼科技和以人為本的設計思維理念結合，培育出21世紀的創新者。教育使學習變得更有趣，滿足我們無盡的好奇心。 Combine digital technology and design thinking to nurture 21st century innovators. Education makes learning fun, satisfying our endless curiosity. 印度的Riverside School，以設計思維為學生充權，使他們回復自信。 The Riverside School from India empowers its students through design thinking, enabling them to rebuild their self-confidence.

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Here is a list of contests and competitions recommended by teachers of gifted students. Adding to this daily! If you know of others, or if you notice dead links, please send a to share! Please to receive updates to the site, sent about twice a month. Watch this 4-minute to learn more about this site.

HERE is a PLANNING CALENDAR with contests listed by month

Critical Thinking/ Creative Problem Solving / Design

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD - "Science Olympiad competitions are like academic track meets, consisting of a series of 23 team events ...[which] are rotated to reflect the ever-changing nature of genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering, and technology. The Elementary Science Olympiad (ESO) can come in the form of a competitive tournament, a hands-on Science Fun Day or an expert-filled Science Olympiad Fun Night. In grades 6-12, Science Olympiad functions much like a football or soccer team, requiring preparation, commitment, coaching and practice throughout the year."

SCIENCE BUDDIES ENGINEERING CHALLENGE (K-12) ~ "Announced every January, the Science Buddies Engineering Challenge lets students use their problem-solving skills to design, build, and test contraptions. The challenges use simple materials and are free for all to participate."

BIOMIMICRY YOUTH DESIGN CHALLENGE ~ for middle and high schoolers: "a project-based learning experience that asks middle and high school teams to design bio-inspired ideas that can provide solutions to the climate crisis. It provides a framework for formal and informal educators to introduce biomimicry as an engineering design strategy, to integrate relevant purposeful STEM experiences, and to provide engaging instruction aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)."

DESIGN for GOOGLE - students K - 12 are invited to "use their creativity to create [a unique] interpretation of the Google logo" with a specific theme in mind. Runs from January to March. Educator resources here.
Verbal Challenges
WORDMASTERS CHALLENGE - analogies and verbal reasoning / "Unlike other language arts competitions for this age group - which focus on grammar, punctuation, spelling and other language mechanics - the WordMasters Challenge™ helps students to think both analytically and metaphorically. " ~ Find tips for helping students with the WMC .

KIDS PHILOSOPHY SLAM - [paused in 2020; listed here for reference only] (see blog post) -for K - 12 / " designed to make philosophy accessible and fun for kids of all ages and abilities, to promote a philosophical dialogue between kids and adults, and to promote a greater awareness of philosophy and education in everyday life

SARAH MOOK POETRY CONTEST - for poets in grades K- 12 / deadline for entries- March / "Careful consideration is given to every poem, and the finalist's poems are read numerous times before any decisions are made. Final judge Marie Kane takes great care in judging each poem and provides a detailed commentary on the poetic merits of each of the winning poems. "

HAIKU POETRY CONTEST - for students in grades 3, 4, and 5. Entry deadline November 18, 2022 and prizes for student winners and their teachers. Organized by Kalena Baker of Teaching Made Practical (TPT)

THE AMERICAN LIBRARY OF POETRY CONTEST ~ There are four divisions in this student poetry contest for grades 3-12. Information for educators can be found .

SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS ~ Teens in grades 7-12 (ages 13 and up) can apply in 28 categories of art and writing.

INVEST/WRITE - " an innovative national writing competition ... offered exclusively to teachers and students participating in The Stock Market Game™ " and open to students in grades 4 - 12. Registration in January and essays submitted
Math Problem Solving Challenges

To develop mathematical flexibility in solving problems

To strengthen mathematical intuition

To foster mathematical creativity and ingenuity

PERENNIAL MATH ~ ONLINE and VIRTUAL CHALLENGES - This organization offers competitions in more than one season of the school year with three levels of competition: Rookie (grades 3-4), Intermediate (grades 5-6), and Advanced (grades 7-8). You can get basic information HERE.

24 CHALLENGE® ~ Math Club and Tournament Resources ~ This is a landing page for many resources, including links to the official rules for tournaments using the 24 MATH GAME.

CAPITOL HILL CHALLENGE - associated with the Stock Market Game and open to middle and high school teams, by invitation only.
Research / Social Studies- Related Challenges
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY - for grades 6 - 12 (but some affiliates sponsor this for 4th-5th) / " Students choose a historical topic related to the annual theme and then conduct primary and secondary research, [looking] through libraries, archives and museums, [conducting] oral history interviews, and [visiting] historic sites. The final product is presented " as a paper, an exhibit, a performance, a documentary, or a website. "
The Arts
SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS ~ Teens in grades 7-12 (ages 13 and up) can apply in 28 categories of art and writing.

U.S. KIDS COVER CONTEST - for ages 2 - 12 / students submit artwork to be considered for Humpty Dumpty and Jack and Jill magazine covers.
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Contests and Competitions - Big Ideas for Little Scholars

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Here is a list of contests and competitions recommended by teachers of gifted students. Adding to this daily! If you know of others, or if you notice dead links, please send a MESSAGE to share! Please SUBSCRIBE to receive updates to the site, sent about twice a month.

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Need more to do after reading?

To help reader stay engaged while reading, we've compiled a variety of activities that can be done at home or in the classroom.

These activities are designed to get kids thinking critically and creatively about the books they read.
Elevate Your Reading

To encourage the joy of reading, the Foundation has developed the Mensa for Kids Excellence in Reading Program. Earn a commemorative certificate in recognition of your outstanding achievement and get an Excellence in Reading T-shirt, too!

The Mensa Foundation recognizes and encourages education, gifted youth, and lifelong learning through resources like the Mensa for Kids website and other programs for youth and those who support them. This program is open internationally to any and all readers under 18 years of age, their teachers, and librarians.

Acknowledging the value of the National Endowment for the Humanities' appreciation of classic literature for young people, the Mensa Foundation is providing a year-round challenge to kids of all ages based on the NEH's Summertime Favorites and Nonfiction Favorites reading lists, with some alterations.

To participate in the Mensa for Kids Excellence in Reading Program, follow these steps:

1. Select a list from the grade level bands listed below. Remember to read to the level of your ability or interest, regardless of your age or grade level.

2. Print the appropriate list and track each book you read by checking it off and recording the date it was read, along with a rating. Electronic signatures and check-offs are not permitted. The form must be completed by hand. We operate on the honor system, and we encourage honesty in this way.

3. Please submit the original form used, even if it is very messy. Copying the form over to make it neater may result in rejection of the form. We reserve the right to request additional confirmation of completion of the program and/or to refuse to grant recognition.

4. Once you've completed an entire list, both the reader and an adult will need to sign the list as verification and return it and the order form to the Mensa Foundation at the address provided. Once we've received your signed list and verified it, we'll send you a recognition certificate and T-shirt. Please allow 6 weeks for delivery.

5. You may use five nonfiction books to replace any five books from the same grade-level segment.

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Through the Excellence in Reading program, the Mensa Foundation offers gifted youth the opportunity to read a list of age-appropriate books and earn a certificate and free T-shirt. The books on each list are selected by librarians across the U.S.

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Giftedness Resources - Dr. Nancy Young, Ed.D.

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Nancy Young Ed.D. Giftedness resources including recommended books, articles, reports, and websites.

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Below are brief overviews of the opportunities we offer to gifted young people. For more information, click on the name of the program or use the drop-down menu above labelled Students.

Other Opportunities

TIP-KY: The Talent Identification Program of Kentucky (TIP-KY) offers above-level testing to assess where students are academically so educators and families can help guide students to relevant resources, appropriate enrichment programming, and other services that will challenge and encourage growth.

Kentucky Kids Compete: For grades K-12, this a hub for competitions students can enter as individuals whether it be paper-writing, art submissions, or business plans. This is the one-stop shop for your student to shine.

The Doctors Mody Service Learning Competitions for Young People: In 2020, Drs. Bharat and Bharati Mody established The Mody Endowed Fund in Service Learning at The Center for Gifted Studies with the hope of passing on their lifelong commitment to serving their communities and sparking a passion for volunteerism among high-achieving young people.

IdeaFestival Bowling Green: a one-day celebration of ideasfor middle and high school students and interested adults

Travel Abroad: Spring Break and Fall Break trips to selected cities and countries of cultural and historical significance for eighth grade and high school honors students and interested adults

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Student Programming Overview | Western Kentucky University

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The Center for Gifted Studies offers a variety of summer camps and weekend programs for gifted and talented and high-ability students.

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K-12 LEARNING ACCELERATION GRANTS:

Please Note: VDOE has received the maximum number of applications for K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants the department is able to process at the program's current funding level. Additional applications for grants will be accepted if more funds become available for the program.

Parents/Tutors/Vendors: For assistance with K-12 Learning Acceleration grants, please contact Class Wallet at help@classwallet.com or 1-877-969-5536. Class Wallet has expanded their call/help center to respond to most inquiries within 48 hours.

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New 2022 Twice Exceptional Toolkit

The Supporting Teaching Twice Exceptional Students Toolkit Strategies (PDF) document is now available.

Overview

School divisions are required to identify gifted K-12 students and provide instructional services to meet their needs. The Virginia Board of Education adopted the Regulations Governing Educational Services for Gifted Students (PDF), which outline the requirements that school divisions need to include in their local plan for gifted education. Each school board approves a comprehensive plan for the education of gifted students that includes the components identified by the regulations. In addition, school divisions are required to submit a copy of their approved plan at the time of the VDOE's request for a technical review.

Information related to gifted education services is reported annually to the Virginia Department of Education by each school division. The information is combined to produce a statewide annual report which includes student demographics, program service options, and gifted education teacher or program administrator data. At the state level, the Virginia Advisory Committee for the Education of the Gifted (VACEG) provides guidance to the Board of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction about the educational needs of gifted students.

Local Plan for the Education of the Gifted

Division school boards are required by 8 VAC 20-40-60A to approve a comprehensive Local Plan for the Education of the Gifted that includes the components identified in the regulations. Each school division has a gifted education coordinator assigned the responsibility of overseeing the implementation of the local gifted plan. Each year, the VDOE conducts a technical review of local gifted plans, reviewing each school divisions' gifted plan every five years.

VDOE & VACEG Publications

External Websites

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Gifted Education | Virginia Department of Education

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K-12 LEARNING ACCELERATION GRANTS: Please Note: VDOE has received the maximum number of applications for K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants the department is able to process at the program's current funding level. Additional applications for grants will be accepted if more funds become available for the program.

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Supporting Local Partnerships

We work with partnerships in a number of London boroughs to shape work that can support more children and young people to develop their creativity and play an active role in the city's culture and heritage

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How to Use ICs

Recognizing that evidence-based practices (EBPs) account for at least part of the effects of teachers on achievement and the critical role of teacher preparation, the CEEDAR Center professionals, along with their partner Great Teachers and Leaders, offer innovation configurations (ICs) to promote the implementation of evidence-based instructional practices in teacher preparation activities. ICs are designed to evaluate current teacher preparation and professional development (PD) by determining the extent to which EBPs are taught, observed, and applied within teacher preparation and PD programs. For more detailed information about ICs, . Please see this read this short guide describing our standards for selecting EBPs.

Please watch the video below for a tutorial on how to use the ICs.

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This page provides various resources regarding and how to use innovation configurations.