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KnowledgeBases > The American Indian Education KnowledgeBase > Element 4 > Activity 1 > Task 3: Understand the American Indian Perspective on Gifted and Talented Education

Guideline: The number of educational programs and practices for gifted and talented American Indian students is increasing.  As public education in the United States begins to diversify its efforts to meet the needs of all gifted students, educators are becoming more aware that "giftedness" can apply to all students, regardless of their racial background, ethnic heritage, or socio-economic status.  The emergence of gifted and talented education practices for American Indians is patterned after the general trend in U.S. education.  However, there are unique aspects that clearly define the special needs regarding gifts and talents of American Indians.  Educators of American Indian students need to understand how their students' gifts and talents are manifested in a variety of ways and influenced by the tribal cultures from which they come.
References Journal of American Indian Education - Special Issue Gifted and Talented _EXTERNAL_LINK
This special issue explores educational programs and practices for gifted and talented American Indian and Alaska Native students. Each of the authors included in this theme issue have written about the topic from a different perspective.
References National Association for Gifted Children _EXTERNAL_LINK

As noted at its website, "The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) is an organization of parents, teachers, educators, other professionals, and community leaders who unite to address the unique needs of children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those children who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences."

References Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) _EXTERNAL_LINK

As noted at its website, "SENG brings attention to the unique emotional needs of gifted children. It provides adults with guidance, information, resources, and a forum to communicate about raising and educating gifted children."

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