To ascertain the state of the art in certification for teachers of the gifted, a national survey was undertaken. (SBH)

The article reports on an update of a 1984 directory of graduate degree programs in gifted education. The 1986-87 edition lists programs at 134 colleges and universities in 42 states and the District of Columbia along with appropriate contact persons and their addresses. (Author/VW)

The relationship between the "Children's Personality Questionnaire" and "Your Style of Learning and Thinking" was examined for 94 gifted 9-14 year-olds. Results revealed a relationship between personality variables and preference for a particular style of information processing. (CL)

Surveys completed by colleges and universities revealed, among other findings, that over two-thirds had policies allowing for early admission of gifted students, but few students took advantage of the opportunity. Possible reasons may include lack of specialized counseling and lack of personnel directly responsible for administering the program.…

A decision of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court set a binding precedent which classifies gifted and talented students as exceptional children and requires that resources already in place within school districts be made available to develop individualized education programs for gifted students. (JDD)

The Family Environment Scale was used to measure perceptions of home environments of 76 students attending a leadership training program and those of their parents. Significant differences were found on the Independence, Intellectual-Cultural Orientation, and Expressiveness Scales, with students scoring home environments notably lower than their…

Gifted children in grades 4 through 6 were presented with a list of 34 leadership positions and asked whether men, women, or either sex could hold that position. Analysis indicated that boys tended to have more traditional sex role stereotypes than did girls. (Author/DB)

The study examined the degree of agreement of perceptions of the home environment between gifted students (ages 8-14) and their parents using the Family Environment Scale. On almost all subscales children rated the family environment lower than did parents. Suggestions for parents based on these results are given. (Author/DB)

A survey of 50 directors of gifted education in state departments of education found that fewer than half of the states have requirements specific to gifted education for certification/endorsement. A table summarizes current certification criteria for each state. The need for certification/endorsement and periodic review is noted. (Author/JDD)

A national survey identified 127 colleges and universities in the United States and eight institutions in Canada that offer graduate degree programs in gifted education. Data about their enrollments and practicum requirements are presented. The functions of gifted education resource centers operated by 25 of the institutions are also described.…