Name:   Home schooling highly gifted children
Author(s)
 
 
Kearney, K.
Topics
 
 
Homeschooling
Source
 
 
Understanding Our Gifted, Open Space Communications, Inc. September/October 1992 pp. 16
URL
 
 
http://www.crosswalk.com/family/home_school/512678.html
Description
 
 
This short article discusses why homeschooling often fits the unique educational needs of the highly gifted. "Home schooling in the United States has shown steady growth over the past decade (Lines, 1991). We do not know precisely how much of this growth involves highly gifted children."
Last Updated
 
 
6/7/2005
 
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This is a very short overview of a few of the unique issues facing homeschooling families of highly, exceptionally, and profoundly gifted children. Families who are initially exploring the homeschooling option for this population will find this article provides an overview and encouragement; it may also be useful to educate relatives, friends, and school personnel about the uses of homeschooling with this population. This article is also currently available online at: http://homeschool.crosswalk.com/guest/1,2477,4134,00.htm
 
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