| Popis: |
Why is it, when faced with the decision to accelerate frustrated, bored, struggling gifted children, that the opinions we listen to the most come from uninformed, yet well-meaning family, friends, and even school personnel? It’s time to listen to the real experts—the volumes of research conducted over the last 50 years by the most learned in our field and the families who have done it. In a recent survey, 22 parents, representing 26 children who were offered acceleration as an option, shared their experiences. All but two of the families jumped at the chance to accelerate. Even so, none of the families made the decision without a great deal of soul-searching. Most had to initiate the discussion themselves and bring forth the volumes of literature that supports acceleration as a positive move, before administrators would even consider it. The very people who should know and understand—teachers, administrators, and school psychologists—often are the least supportive. |
