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Children with higher academic needs may have the opportunity to advance to the next grade level. Parents must consider all the pros and cons before deciding.

Do you have an accelerated learner or wish your child could be in that elite group? Here are some ideas surrounding the accelerated homeschooled student.

Your gifted child is not challenged in any subject and enrichment and differentiation are not enough. If you're considering whole-grade acceleration, do your legwork.

One of the toughest decisions a gifted child's parents may have to make is whether skipping a grade is right for their child, not only now but also in the long run.

Love Walked In best selling author Marisa de los Santos's novel is a heartbreaking and honest story about finding where you belong.

Gifted teenagers present some unique and challenging behavior issues as they mature, assert independence and question authority. Here are common situations and solutions.

Grade acceleration is a viable option for gifted children performing above grade level in all subject areas, but is often resisted by school administration and teachers.

Public school, in many parts of the country, does a respectable job of educating normal kids. This often does not apply to kids with special needs or gifts.

Becoming intimidated by the words used in gifted education circles need not be a concern for the parent of a gifted child. Here is a brief overview of common terms.

Emma Woikin, born a prairie Doukhobor became a cipher clerk in Ottawa during World War II. In March 1946 she pleads guilty to spying for a country she loved, Russia.

Next year, Westminster will try something that has never been tried in the Lower 48 states-no grade levels. The curriculum will be totally driven by state standards.

Moving one or more grades up within a public school system need not be a traumatic experience for the gifted child. The key to a smooth transition is preparing the child.