Stand Up for Your Gifted Child: How to Make the Most of Kids' Strengths at School and at Home

by Joan Franklin Smutny

What does it mean when your child seems "average" at school but brilliant at home? What if your son has a talent–and a learning difference that hides it? You know that your daughter has extraordinary potential in math, but her teacher ignores it. What can you do?
If you think your gifted child isn't getting the education he or she needs, this book is for you. It helps you recognize your child's gifts, understand his or her problems at school, find out your district's policy on gifted education, explore various options (pull-out programs, acceleration, grade skipping, clustering, etc.), communicate effictively with the school and district, and provide enrichment at home.
Practical advice guides you toward workable solutions. Real-life examples show how any parent, in any situation, can become a powerful advocate for his or her child. Resource point the way toward more information and support.

Genres: Parenting

160 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2000

Reviews

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written, well organized, and overall an excellent book. I especially liked the quotes from kids, parents, and teachers about their experiences. It is unique in its clear approach on how to achieve the optimum learning environment for your bright kid -- and how to gain cooperation from teachers, administrators, and even the school board.

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best parent guides to supporting a gifted child at home or at school.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mainly gives tips for interacting with school staff. Part 1 was the most helpful for me.