Acknowledgements Introduction: Tips For Reading This Book Chapter 1 What Does Gifted Mean? Chapter 2 What Are The Myths About Gifted Children? Chapter 3 What Does A Gifted Child Look Like? Chapter 4 What Are The Social And Emotional Needs Of Gifted Children? Chapter 5 What Should School Look Like For My Child? Chapter 6 What Challenges Might School Hold For My Child? Chapter 7 How Can I Communicate And Partner With My Child's Educators? Chapter 8 What Can I Do At Home To Help My Child? Chapter 9 What Does It Mean To Be Twice Exceptional? Chapter 10 Where Can I Find More Information? References Glossary About The Authors
Tracy Ford Inman has devoted her career to meeting the needs of
young people, especially those who are gifted and talented. She has
taught at both the high school and collegiate levels, as well as in
summer programs for gifted and talented youth. This Who's Who
Among American Educators was a Kentucky Teacher of the Year
semifinalist in 1992, and now serves as Associate Director of The
Center for Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University in Bowling
Green.
Inman has presented papers at both state and national levels and
has been a writer and editor for The Challenge, an
award-winning news magazine of The Center for Gifted Studies. At
Western Kentucky University, she earned a bachelor's degree in
English in 1986, secondary teacher certification in 1988, a
master's degree in education in 1992, and an endorsement in gifted
education in 2001.Jana Kirchner, Ph.D., is an educator with 30
years of experience. She has served as a school district
instructional supervisor, an assistant professor at Western
Kentucky University, a social studies consultant, and a high school
social studies and English teacher. She earned her Ph.D. in
educational leadership from the University of Louisville. Kirchner
coauthored Inquiry-Based Lessons in World History, vols. 1 &
2 and Inquiry-Based Lessons in U.S. History: Decoding the
Past with Andrew McMichael and Parenting Gifted Children
101 with Tracy Inman. She provides professional development on
social studies strategies and inquiry topics with JK Consulting
(janakirchner.com).
Overall, this book is an enjoyable read and a must-have for
families new to the world of parenting gifted children. The stories
and statistics offer an easy way to explore and maximize your
gifted child's development. This book also provides numerous
resources, both at the end of each chapter and at the end of the
book, for those looking for additional information. As the authors
wisely advise, "You're reading this book in order to better
understand your child and better help him in life's journey. The
most powerful tool you can have in your advocacy toolkit is
knowledge" (p. 13).,Davidson Institute for Talent Development,
7/13/16
GATE students definitely need to be challenged, and I challenge
parents and educators to share this book with school and district
personnel, including gifted education committees so we can all be
informed. If your school doesn't have such a committee, begin one.
Help your student be in the know as to her rights, as well. After
all, as the authors point out, the gifted are our future doctors,
lawyers, technicians, writers, dancers and, I hope, teachers. Be an
advocate for your child and begin by getting this book into the
right hands.,Dr. Mary Langer Thompson,MiddleWeb, 12/8/16
Any parent with a child who has been identified as gifted would
benefit from reading this book and learning more of what they can
do as a parent to help.,Gifted Child Today, 6/21/17
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