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Lewis Terman publishes the Standford-Binet
Known as the "father" of the gifted education movement, Lewis Terman from Stanford University, revised the Binet-Simon test and published the Standford-Binet intelligence test. This test which measures IQ (Intelligence Quotient) has been used for decades to identify gifted students. -
Leta S. Hollingsworth begins class for the gifted
Leta Hollingsworth advocated the importance of meeting the needs of gifted children through proper nurture and environment. She began the Special Opportunity Class for gifted students at P.S.165 in New York City. Through her work with these students research articles and studies birthed much of what we see today in the gifted education movement. -
The National Association of Gifted Children founded
Under the leadership of Ann Isaacs, the National Association of Gifted Children (NAGC) began in 1954. NAGC develops policies and practices to best serve the gifted population, striving to improve education for all students. -
Soviet Union launches Sputnik
During the Cold War Era, the Soviet Union launched the first satellite into space, which prompted the United States to reevaluate the quality of American schooling. Education funding significantly increased in order to identify and invest in the brightest students who would excel in science, math, and technology. -
Marland Report Presented to Congress
The Marland Report, presented to Congress, defined giftedness and influenced the direction of public education. It emphasized the importance of meeting the needs of this unique population through providing opportunities within school and out-of-school to educate gifted students adapting to their levels and pace of learning. https://www.valdosta.edu/colleges/education/psychology-and-counseling/documents/marland-report.pdf -
A Nation at Risk Published
A Nation At Risk:The Imperative For Educational Reform reports the disparity between the brightest American students to students from other nations. This report influenced local, state, and federal reforms to raise standards and to promote appropriate curriculum for gifted learners. -
National Excellence: The Case for Developing America's Talent
Issued by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Excellence:The Case for Developing America's Talent reports recommendations to improve the state of gifted education. Ideas include:set higher curricular standards, offer challenging high-level learning opportunities, improve teacher training, broaden the definition of gifted, and match world performance.
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Pre-K - Grade 12 Gifted Programming Standards Revised
The National Association for Gifted Children published gifted program standards in 1998 to provide guidance for serving gifted and talented students. The standards revised in 2010 as Pre-K- Grade 12 Gifted Programming Standards increase the focus on diversity and collaboration. The standards use student outcomes for goals rather than teacher practices.
