D A V I D S O N

EDUCATORSGUILD

Could the next Einstein be in your classroom?

They come from all ethnic groups, races and socio-economical backgrounds.

They include both genders and come from both urban and rural areas.

Some demonstrate mastery in multiple domains; others excel in a single domain.

Many have highly developed social skills; others experience social challenges.

Many are highly sensitive and suffer terribly from bullying.

Many are perfectionists and put extreme pressure on themselves.

Some are extremely intense and appear to be hyperactive at times, often being misdiagnosed with attention deficits.

Some excel and receive high marks, while others underachieve.

Some are highly gifted and learning disabled.

An extreme need for constant mental stimulation.

An ability to learn and process complex information rapidly.

A need to explore subjects in surprising depth.

An insatiable curiosity, as demonstrated by endless questions and inquiries.

A need for precision in thinking and expression-often answering questions with “that depends...”

An ability to focus intently on a subject of interest for long periods of time.

An inability to concentrate on a task that is not intellectually challenging, including repetitious ideas or material presented in small pieces.

A tendency toward underachievement, particularly for those who want to “fit in” with their classmates.

Along with their differences, profoundly intelligent

students do share some common characteristics:

If you identify a profoundly gifted learner in your school or classroom, here are some options you can put into practice to help him or her learn:

Extraordinary Gifts, Many Faces How Then Can You Recognize Genius?

Nurturing the Profoundly Gifted Student

Extraordinary intellectual potential is

not easily recognized by even the

most perceptive educator. Fewer

than 1 in 10,000 students are

profoundly gifted and, like Einstein,

many of those do not perform as

“outstanding students.” In short,

there is no stereotypical profoundly

gifted student.

“The boy failed my class...And not that many years later he’s teaching college...

No aptitude at all for long division, but nevermind. It’s him they ask to split the atom...”

-Einstein’s teacher

Early Entrance to kindergarten.

Subject/Grade Acceleration.

Self-contained classes for the gifted.

Pre-assessment and/or Credit by Exam.

Dual Enrollment.

Advanced Placement (AP) courses and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) programs.

Differentiation/Enrichment.

Independent Study.

Extracurricular options.

The Davidson Institute Educators Guild offers free services to active educators, as well as other professionals involved in meeting the unique academic needs of profoundly gifted students.

Educators Guild members have access to:

An Online Community Consulting Services Newsletters & Brochures Staff Development

The Educators Guild–dedicated to meeting the academic needs of the truly exceptional child

“I don’t want to learn little bits of information and then stop. I want to understand the whole thing.”

-a profoundly gifted student

Apply today to become a part of this growing group of educators and professionals. To complete the application, visit us online at:

www.EducatorsGuild.org

About the InstituteThe Davidson Institute for Talent Development is a non- profit operating foundation. Our mission is to recognize, nurture and support profoundly intelligent young people and to provide opportunities for them to develop their talents to make a positive difference.

Additional programs, services and resources the Davidson Institute for Talent Development has to offer:

Davidson Young ScholarsProvides a free, individualized program aimed at nurturing profoundly intelligent young people. www.davidsonyoungscholars.org

Davidson FellowsAwards $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships to high-achieving young people in recognition of their prodigious accomplishments. www.davidsonfellows.org

THINK Summer InstituteProvides students the opportunity to attend a 3-week residential collegiate summer program at the University of Nevada, Reno and earn transferable college credits.www.thinksummerinstitute.org

GT-CyberSourceAn interactive, searchable database offering the largest collection of resources for gifted students, their parents and the professionals who serve them.www.GT-CyberSource.org

Genius DeniedGenius Denied: How to Stop Wasting our Brightest Young Minds. Learn about this award-wining book that has been praised as “a manifesto for change” for gifted education, as well as what you can do to help gifted students by visiting www.GeniusDenied.com

The Davidson Institute for Talent Development9665 Gateway Drive, Suite B

Reno, Nevada 89521Phone: 775-852-3483

Fax: 775-852-2184E-mail: edguildteam@ditd.orgwww.Davidson-Institute.org