History of Gifted Education

By gbroberg@kyrene.org
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    History of Gifted Education - Significant Academic / Legislative Events

  • Francis Galton's, Hereditary Genius, is published indicating that intelligence was passed through successive generations.

    Francis Galton's, Hereditary Genius, is published indicating that intelligence was passed through successive generations.

    The initial scientific effort (using statistics) that linked intelligence with heredity and natural selections.
  • Lewis Terman publishes the Stanford-Binet.

    Lewis Terman publishes the Stanford-Binet.

    Lewis Terman, often times referred to as the "father" of the gifted education movement, publishes the Stanford-Binet. This was a pinnacle event that changed American education placing the intelligence test as a primary tool for assessing students.
  • 1,500 gifted children participate in a longitudinal study

    1,500 gifted children participate in a longitudinal study

    Lewis Terman begins the longest longitudinal study of gifted children (n=1,500). This study remains pivitol to this day.
  • Jacob Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act

    Jacob Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act

    When originally authorized in 1975, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act did not provide definitions and support for children with gifts and talents. In 1988, this act was reauthorized which included support for gifted and talented students.
  • The Case for Developing America's Talent

    The Case for Developing America's Talent

    The US Department of Education issues a report entitled National Excellence: The Case for Developing America's Talent. This report make recommendations that influenced the research done within the field of gifted education for the past 10 years.
  • No Child Left Behind Act - Gifted Funding Increased/Definition Broadened

    No Child Left Behind Act - Gifted Funding Increased/Definition Broadened

    As part of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002, competitive statewide grants are made available to support gifted student initiatives. Additionally, the definition of gifted and talented is modified.