After-School Gifted Programs

As school budgets begin to limit gifted education in the school day, some schools are using clubs and other after-school enrichment programs to fill the gaps. Although extra curricular activities are not appropriate replacements for accelerated classroom experiences, after-school programs are a great way to enhance learning for gifted students.

Latest articles in After-School Gifted Programs

The Scripps National Spelling Bee

Each year, hundreds of students gather in Washington, D.C. to compete in a spelling competition unlike any other: The Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Jun 3, 2010 – Bailey Shoemaker Richards

Creating a Classroom Legacy with Art

Saying goodbye to an enrichment class is hard. Leaving an artistic mark shows incoming students that they are joining a magical, loving class that is hard to leave.

Dec 13, 2009 – Alex Sharp

Budget Cuts Affect Gifted Education Programs

Gifted and talented programming is quiet. Teachers and students enjoy the challenges of gifted classes. The programs only gain attention when it is time cut budgets.

Feb 4, 2009 – Alex Sharp

How to Start a Gifted Advocacy Group

Gifted advocacy groups provide networking opportunities for parents while offering support for educational programs for GT students.

Nov 8, 2008 – Susan Hyde

Building a Yearbook Staff

The opportunity to work on the yearbook attracts a lot of student applicants. The idea of making a giant scrapbook is alluring, and sponsors need the right people.

Oct 11, 2008 – Alex Sharp

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