Gifted children in Tampa classrooms often demonstrate advanced intellectual abilities and unique learning patterns. While they may grasp concepts quickly, they can also experience frustration if lessons move too slowly. Early identification through observation, teacher input, and professional evaluation allows parents and educators to create an educational plan that challenges and inspires. Recognizing the signs early helps ensure these students... Read More

Consider the following story as it relates to this blog’s topic. At the suggestion of his teacher, we had our son tested to check whether he was gifted. The results showed that he has a lot of potential, so we spoke with his guidance counselor and teacher about adjusting his classes. They suggested enrolling him in advanced placement classes once... Read More

Consider the following story as it relates to this week’s piece.  Last week, my husband and I were called into our daughter’s school. We knew, going in, that she wasn’t in trouble. After all, she’s the type of girl who cares a lot about grades, impressing her teachers and avoiding any type of conflict. We met with her school principal.... Read More

Recent studies have found that 84% of time in classroom settings is spent on activities where the entire class participates as a group.  In other words, as little as 16% of time in your child’s day at school is spent receiving individualized attention catering to their specific level in any subject.  That being said, the importance of gifted testing (gifted... Read More