An Analysis of Stakeholder Perceptions of Gifted Programs: A Report Card on Gifted Program Performance

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Academically Gifted; Gifted Education; Stakeholders; Program Effectiveness; Talent Identification; Curriculum; Instruction; Student Evaluation; Best Practices; School Districts; Parent Attitudes; Student Attitudes; Teacher Attitudes; Administrator Attitudes; Elementary Secondary Education

10.1177/10762175221091859

1076-2175
2162-951X

This study assessed stakeholder perceptions across 12 gifted programs in respect to the extent to which the programs were perceived to be effective in carrying out the formal operations required of the program in the areas of identification, curriculum, instruction, and assessment. These areas were aligned to the National Association for Gifted Children's standards. Specific questions addressed included: To what extent was the program perceived to be effective by stakeholders affected by it? To what extent did the program align with best practice standards in the field? While stakeholders were positive about the overall program, they reported that the programs needed to be improved in the following areas: identifying underrepresented populations, improving differentiated curriculum and accelerative options, providing professional learning for teachers, and using assessments appropriate for gifted learners to show growth.

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2022

EJ1346767