Bonus Materials
Why Gifted May Not Be What You Think: TEDx Talk
In this BONUS presentation, MAGE Co-President Michelle Barmazel shares her TEDx talk about giftedness, shedding light on gifted education and peoples’ perceptions of giftedness.
What is “Gifted”?
Dr. MaryGrace Stewart narrates this interactive slide presentation which includes information and audio about what “gifted” is and what “gifted” isn’t.
A Quilt for Their Talents
Dr. MaryGrace Stewart narrates this interactive slide presentation which includes information what families can do to support their children’s strengths and abilities.
Friendship & The Gifted
Did you know there is a developmental hierarchy to children's concepts of friendship? Learn about why gifted kids can struggle to find friends and how you can support their social connections through a better understanding of this aspect of asynchronous development. Elementary, special needs & gifted educator, Karen Blumstein shares the research on this topic and strategies to support kids at their level of developmental readiness.
Advocacy for Gifted Education
The MAGE Advocacy Team of Dr. Katharina Elbert and Gerry Mroz discuss MAGE's advocacy work with the state legislature and department of education policy makers to meet the needs of highly capable and gifted students.