Gifted Education Toolbox: Resources for Educators and Administrators

Ms. Ginocchio's Digital Toolbox:

EDSP 586: Tools for Gifted Educators and Administrators

 

Differentiation Tools:

Differentiation: An Overview What is Differentiation?

Carolyn Coil: Successful Teaching in the Differentiated Classroom (available in PDF)
Successful Differentiation Strategies

Carolyn Coil An introduction to Differentiation

Tomlinson: Tomlinson's Differentiation Model

A Classroom in Action Effective Differentiation Increases Engagement and Learning

How Hollywood Captures Differentiation Movie Clips that Capture Differentiation in Action

Differentiation for Gifted Learners A Great Resource on how Differentiates Supports Gifted Learners

Easy Ways to Get Started with Differentiation A great resource for getting started

Differentiation Framework Frameworks for Differentiation

Self-Assessment A teacher's self-assessment tool for reflecting on differentiation strategies

Differentiation and Assessment: Differentiation is most effective when it is data driven.
Designing Effective Assessments:

0-5 Rating Scale for Pre-Assessments: 0-5 Scale for Pre-Assessments

Unique Pre- and Post- Assessment Strategies: A Collection of Pre and Post Assessment Tools

Theorists and Background Knowledge: Great Readings to Enhance Your Practice:

Alan November: Who Owns the Learning?  Read about how Alan November transformed the learning environment for his students

Development of Curriculum Theory A Look Back at the Development of Curricula Theories

Delile Battling for Gifted Young People

Delile Differentiation Doesn't Work

Tomlinson Differentiation Does Work, in Fact

Carrie Simpson Pieces of Learning's Carrie Simpson

Thinking Skills:

How to Teach Thinking Skills A How to Guide for Teaching Thinking Skills

Divergent vs Convergent Thinking Idea Generation through Thinking Skills

Exceptional Resources and Professional Development Opportunities for Educators of Gifted Students:

Blog with a variety of resources for teachers of the gifted: Blog: Duke TIP

Student Engagement A Wealth of Resources on Motivation, Engagement and Underachievement

Gifted Programming and Models:

Ohio Department of Education Rules and Regulations for Gifted Education in the State of Ohio

New South Wales Department of Education and Training Gifted and Talented Policy for New South Wales

Duke TIP Program Learn about the Duke TIP Method

Davidson Institute Davidson Institute Resources: Options for Gifted Learners

What to Look for in a Good Gifted Program Qualities of a Strong Gifted Program

New Options for Enriching the Gifted Education Models Read up to learn about new emerging models in gifted education

CTD Research Northwestern University: New Research and Information to Enhance Gifted Programming

Acceleration Is acceleration right for gifted students?

Gifted Education Enrichment Strategies A useful resource with a menu of ways to enrich the education of gifted students

AIR About Academic Enrichment Models

Tech Tools for Teachers and Students Fun Tech Tools for Engaging Independent Learners in the 21st Century Classroom