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Sputnik launch sparks interest in U.S. identifying and finding ways to support most capable students – formed pathway for gifted education -
Renzulli's theory of giftedness presents an intersection between: above-average abilities, motivation, and creativity. -
Howard Gardner offers a theory of multiple intelligences which identifies eight intelligences: linguistic, logical/mathematical, spatial, kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, musical, naturalist. Offers a comprehensive way to look at giftedness, especially today. -
Gagne's model for differentiating giftedness and talents centers around the aptitudes (untrained gifts) and talent (systematically trained abilities) that distinguish children in the top 10% of peers. There are five aptitude domains. -
Sternberg presents a triad model for intelligence that incorporates practical, creative, and analytical intelligence. Sternberg presents an alternative to the traditional IQ model of intelligence being what is measured. -
No Child Left Behind acknowledges the need to provide gifted services, but any actual implementation or particulars for addressing it remain yet to be seen. There is no overarching national policy addressing gifted funding and local/district efforts vary drastically in their funding, commitment, and actualization of gifted programs.