Dispelling common myths about acceleration, this book describes what it is, what forms it takes and what it can do for gifted students-intellectually, socially, and emotionally. It also presents guidance for: implementing and applying accelerated learning strategies in different school settings; and more.

Dispelling common myths about acceleration, the author describes what it is, what forms it takes and what it can do for gifted students--intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Case studies and illustrations of specific mindsets offer readers a new perspective on how prevailing attitudes have influenced their districts and deprived students of opportunities to develop their talents. This guidebook also presents nuts-and-bolts guidance for: Implementing and applying accelerated learning strategies in different school settings Providing accelerated learning opportunities for underserved groups, such as multicultural and urban poor students

Preface Acknowledgements About the Authors Introduction Part I: Acceleration: Issues and Applications for Gifted Learners (K-5) 1. Acceleration and the K-5 Gifted Child 2. Acceleration in a Differentiated Classroom 3. Acceleration and Creativity: Closing the Gap 4. Assessment for Accelerated Learners Part II: Appropriate Academic-Classroom Acceleration 5. Acceleration of Content 6. The Thinking Process 7. Product Development 8. Standards and Policy Part III: Social and Emotional Aspects of Effective Acceleration 9. Obstacles to Acceleration 10. Adaptations to Personality 11. Facilitating Acceleration 12. Social Relationships 13. Facilitating Acceleration for Parents and Educators References Index