History of Gifted Education

By kellyurban999
  • The National Association for Gifted Children

    The National Association for Gifted Children

    This association began in 1954. This was a big step for gifted education and it started to head in the right direction.
  • PL 94-142

    PL 94-142

    Gifted and talented students were not included in this.
  • 1980

    1980

    The field begins to mature and there is more being done for gifted students. There was more research being done so that it could be used to change gifted education for the better.
  • 1983

    1983

    Gardeners theories of multiple intelligences begins.
  • 1988

    1988

    The Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act. This was a breaking point for gifted education.
  • The Twenty First Century

    The Twenty First Century

    No child left behind is established. This criteria was limiting for gifted students since they are usually above grade level.