Gifted

History of Gifted Education

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  • Sir Frances Galton -

    Sir Frances Galton -
    Galton is a major early pioneer to develop tests for the gifted. He like the sensory measures.

  • 1st School for the gifted was opened.

    1st School for the gifted was opened.
    In Massachutes the 1st school open to service the gifted children.

  • Bennett and Simon Change testing

    Bennett and Simon Change testing
    Bennett and Simon produce the first true intelligence test.

  • Lewis M Terman improves and adapts the testing of gifted children.

    Lewis M Terman improves and adapts the testing of gifted children.
    Terman is now considered the "Father" of the gifted movement. He does the longest standing study, even until now, of 1500 gifted students.

  • Leta Stetter Hollingworth writes the 1st textbook on the gifted.

    Leta Stetter Hollingworth writes the 1st textbook on the gifted.
    Hollingworth is known for starting education for the gifted child.

  • Office of the gifted and talented Education is created

    Office of the gifted and talented Education is created
    Under the us office of Education - the office of the gifted and talented is created.

  • NAGC - Creates National Standars for Gifted Education

    NAGC - Creates National Standars for Gifted Education
    Nactional Association of Gifted Children creates education standards from Prek through 12th grade.

  • No Child Left Behind

    No Child Left Behind
    No Child Left Behind changes the definition of a gifted student. From then on school districts have moved more toward the education of these students.