History of Gifted Education

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  • William Harris began the first effort for public schools to educate gifted children.

    William Harris began the first effort for public schools to educate gifted children.

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    History of Gifted Education

  • The first school for gifted students opens in Massachusetts.

    The first school for gifted students opens in Massachusetts.

  • Binet and Simon, French researchers, develop tests to identify and measure a child's intelligence in numerical form.

    Binet and Simon, French researchers, develop tests to identify and measure a child's intelligence in numerical form.

  • Lewis Terman begins his longitudinal study of gifted people. It is the longest running study of gifted individuals to date.

    Lewis Terman begins his longitudinal study of gifted people. It is the longest running study of gifted individuals to date.

  • The National Association of Gifted Children is established under Ann Issacs.

    The National Association of Gifted Children is established under Ann Issacs.

  • National Association of Gifted Children establishes Pre-K though 12th grade standards for programs serving gifted youth.

    National Association of Gifted Children establishes Pre-K though 12th grade standards for programs serving gifted youth.

  • With the passing of No Child Left Behind the definition of "gifted" is once again changed.

    With the passing of No Child Left Behind the definition of "gifted" is once again changed.