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ERIC Number: EJ566129
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-1089-5701
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Nurturing Talented but Troubled Children and Youth.
McCluskey, Ken W.; Treffinger, Donald J.
Reclaiming Children and Youth: Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Problems, v6 n4 p215-19,226 Win 1998
Explains that although society views gifted students as not in need of special assistance, these students do experience difficulties, many of them become droputs, and require extra help. Offers 10 broad proposals, such as placing more emphasis on talent development, for reaching out to at-risk talented students. (MKA)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted Disadvantaged, High Risk Students, Intervention, Labeling (of Persons), Mentors, Skill Development, Talent Development, Underachievement
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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