Why Our Son Needed a 504 Plan

Why Our Son Needed a 504 Plan

By Michelle Cramer When our son, now nine years old, was diagnosed with “Generalized Anxiety Disorder” in October 2015, I was set on silently getting him help. I didn’t want him to be labeled. I didn’t want people (teachers) to see that on a chart somewhere and have...

Understanding and Optimizing Overexcitabilities

By Dr. Brandi L. Klepper as part of the Ask Dr. Klepper Many gifted kids are described as intense and sensitive; these characteristics can also be called overexcitabilities.  The idea of overexcitabilities comes from Kazimierz Dabrowski’s and his Theory of Positive...
Teacher Spotlight: Gina Wyckoff

Teacher Spotlight: Gina Wyckoff

by Sheila Roark Wright Sheila Roark Wright is the parent of a 7th grade student in the gifted program.  Mrs. Wright is grateful that her daughter has the opportunity to study with the amazing teachers in the gifted education program. Trying to describe the many...