The following web-page is designed to supply information about gifted education programs, provide links to gifted resource information, and to state some characteristics of gifted students.
Please keep in mind that this is not an exclusive nor inclusive list. These are just a few of the traits or characteristics which a gifted student might possess. There is continued research and efforts in trying to identify all gifted students.
A student who demonstrates a high degree of intellectual and/or creative ability(ies), exhibits an exceptionally high degree of motivation, and/or excels in specific academic fields, and who needs special instruction and/or special ancillary services to achieve at levels commensurate with his or her abilities.
Georgia's Criteria for Eligibility
How does a student get placed in a gifted program?
Useful Links: (to return to this page from a link either click "back" or click the box in the upper left-hand corner)
Georgia Association for Gifted Children
Gifted and Talented Education Resources
Gifted Resources Home Page
National Association for Gifted Children
NEAG Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development
Talented and Gifted Bibiography
The National Foundation for Gifted and Creative Children
Return To Teresa Davis' Homepage
This page was last updated on 8-1-00