This article describes a scenario that highlights an important challenge facing educators in primary grade classrooms. The discussion in this article addresses this challenge by showcasing scholarly literature that examines the importance of infusing culturally relevant material into K-2 classrooms. Following the discussion, methods of using…

It is likely that all kindergarten teachers will have a young gifted reader in their classroom at some point in their career, and they must be prepared to meet the needs of this very special population. After researching the literature in this particular field, the author defines the characteristics and instructional needs of young gifted readers,…

The purpose of the current study was to determine the number of gifted students with disabilities identified and served in gifted education programs in the state of Mississippi. Four categories of giftedness are set forth in the regulations for gifted programs are: (1) Intellectually gifted children refers to children and youth who are found to…