What’s New
Shout it From the Rooftops!
Does your gut tell you that your child’s Full Scale IQ score on the WISC-V is not right? Did the examiner only give 7 subtests of the WISC-V? Did your child have low scores on Working Memory or Processing Speed? A new index is now available that can give you a better estimate of your child’s actual intelligence.
my Friend George Betts
George deeply loved his family and he really loved gifted education. He dedicated his life to enhancing our understanding of the gifted. A lifelong learner himself, George never stopped learning, growing, contributing, being excited with life. In his last slide, he invited all of us to become lifelong learners.
Brilliant Moms — Our Unsung Heroes
“In my career, I am blessed to be able to work with dedicated, tireless, compassionate mothers who will move Heaven and Earth to help their children… But who advocates for the Moms? Who honors the important role mothers play in their children’s development?”
When Did Smart become Unfashionable?
“With grit, determination, a thousand hours of practice, and a growth mindset, you can accomplish anything, they say. All these factors are supposedly more important than brains. Call me crazy, but I want my brain surgeon to be smart. What happened to smart in the success equation? When did smart become such an unpopular concept?”
What Does Gifted Look Like?
So, if you’re confused by the difference between the feedback that you get and your own self-perception, time to get unconfused. Maybe it’s your highest standards, your zest for learning, your keen capacity to perceive, your intense sensitivity and your exceptional empathy. Maybe that is what gifted looks like.
Is Your Child Smarter than her IQ Score?
“My child didn’t get into the gifted program. Yet, all her friends are in the program. Could her test scores be wrong?” Yes! There are endless reasons why gifted children might score lower than their true capabilities.