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This article by Laura Vanderkam discusses the out-of-level testing approach of the talent searches and the tendency of American schools to do nothing about the students who are found to be the nation's brightest. These students are often bored in school and are never appropriately challenged. The article stresses the need for districts to serve their brightest students so no child is left behind.
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The following table provides a schedule of Talent Search programs in the United States, contact information, deadline dates and tests required. This is a great resource for parents of gifted children who want their children to experience something fun, while learning about a variety of subjects.
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This article by Paula Olszewski-Kubilius offers an overview of the concept and practice of the Talent Search programs. It reviews the history, purpose, and benefits of the programs. In addition, it highlights specific research that discusses their reliability and validity.
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This full text article by Susan Assouline and Ann Lupkowski-Shoplik describes how the Talent Search model, founded by Julian C. Stanley, identifies the academically gifted.
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This full text article by Linda Brody outlines counseling and mentoring efforts underlying the talent search process. It also covers the strategies designed to help academically talented students identify, broaden and nurture their gifts. It also covers some of the other education options open to highly intelligent students.
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This article by Joyce VanTassel-Baska expands on the legitimacy of using standardized tests to find gifted populations. It especially supports the talent searching concept of using the Scholastic Aptitude Test to find highly able junior high age populations. Three underlying principles of talent search are discussed and evaluated in light of their utility for local identification programs.
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This full text article by Mark DeLong describes the four university-based regional talent search programs, including the states they serve and the states in which they offer programs. The difference between the regional talent searches and other university based programs is also explained. Also included is some background on the rationale and history of such programs.
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Laura Vanderkam tells how Julian Stanley's work impacted her youth and many other bright students who relished the opportunity to develop their talents.
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