History of Gifted Learners

By ljensen87

  • Stanford-Binet gets published

    Stanford-Binet gets published
    Lewis Terman publishes the Stanford-Binet test in order to better gauge levels of I.Q. Thus proving the need for better educational services for gifted students.

  • Special Opportunity Class

    Special Opportunity Class
    Leta S. Hollingworth starts the special opportunity class. This enabled researchers and educators to to have more concrete evidence of the learning styles and aptitudes of those that are gifted.

  • Terman publishes Genetic Studies of Genius

    Terman publishes Genetic Studies of Genius
    This study enables us to better understand the development and characteristics of gifted children. It sought to do away with the idea that gifted children were sickly and inept.

  • The National Association of Gifted Children is founded

    The National Association of Gifted Children is founded
    The NAGC seeks to help support the individual needs of gifted students. It recognizes that these students need additional support outside of what they are getting in a regular educaction classroom.

  • "National Excellence: The Case for Developing America's Talent"

    "National Excellence: The Case for Developing America's Talent"
    As a result of the publication. profound gains have been made in the research of gifted students and how they are treated. It brought to light the issue that these students are not given the proper attention and differentiation needed.

  • NAGC Pre-K-12 Publishes Gifted Standards

    NAGC Pre-K-12 Publishes Gifted Standards
    These standards provide educators a guideline for the teaching and learning process of gifted students. This gives the teacher the initial steps necessary to drive their instruction.