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JUST PUBLISHED!

Summer 2013 Issue of Gifted Education Press Quarterly

Our 26th Anniversary of Publishing GEPQ!

"Thank you for your wonderful newsletter. It is chock full of important information regarding gifted and talented students. Your contribution to this important and often overlooked population is immense. You are making a difference."  Marilyn Mosley Gordanier   Executive Director    Laurel Springs Schools

"The articles are very helpful. They are updated, informative and eye-opening. Not only do they provide theories but also contain lots of best practices. I love them.  Thank you!"   Lin

"I just finished printing the spring issue of Gifted Education Press Quarterly. I am writing to tell you that not only I am a regular reader of your journal, but I look forward to it and assign it as a reading to my graduate students. The journal is excellent! It includes always very interesting, timely, and relevant articles. In my research, I rely heavily on these articles for the literature review part of my articles.

"Thank you for this significant and effective journal."  Regards,  Associate Professor     Lebanese American University

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If after Reading these Issues, you would like to receive a Complimentary Online Subscription to Gifted Education Press Quarterly (GEPQ), contact me at Gifted@GiftedEdPress.Com with your request.

This is an outstanding publication on Identifying and Educating Gifted Students!  Please join over 16,000 Current Online Subscribers to GEPQ. Help us to make big changes in the Gifted Education Field.

As an Online Subscriber, you will automatically receive New Online Issues when they come out, and you will be able to read all previous Online Issues of Gifted Education Press Quarterly back to 1987.

Thank You.   Maurice Fisher, Publisher

Key Words from the Summer 2013 Issue of Gifted Education Press Quarterly

Key Words: Nurturing Talented Thinkers, Education Comparisons of the United States with Other Nations, History of Federal Expenditures for Gifted, Science and STEM Education, Analysis of Definitions of Giftedness, NAGC Emphasis on Talent Development, Study of a Highly Gifted Child, Critique of the NAGC Definition of Giftedness, Thomas Edison’s Impact on STEM and STEAM Education.

Featured Articles in the Summer 2013 Issue

1. Editorial Comments by Maurice Fisher: Books for Summer Reading; Definitions of Giftedness

2. The Forgotten Gifted Child     Joann DiGennaro, President     Center for Excellence in Education

3. Divorcing the G-Word: A Parent’s Suggestion for Defining Giftedness      Suki Wessling

4. Abraham-Itzl from Jerusalem:  A Meeting with a Gifted Ultra-Orthodox Boy     Hanna David     Tel Aviv University

5. Comments Regarding Dr. Jim Delisle’s Critique (A Defining Moment, GEPQ, Winter 2013 issue) of the NAGC Definition of Giftedness

Dr. Kristie Speirs Neumeister     Associate Professor     Ball State University

Dr. Jim Delisle     Distinguished Professor of Education (Retired)        Kent State University

6. Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), Progenitor of STEAM Education for the Gifted     Michael E. Walters     Center for the Study of the Humanities in the Schools

Click the folowing Link for Information about all previous issues of GEPQ Back to 1987!  TABLE OF CONTENTS -- GEPQ

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See Our 131st Issue!

June-July 2013 Issue of Gifted Education News-Page

Preventing Stolen Cars: An Invention Challenge for Gifted Students

Harry T. Roman     Distinguished Technology Educator

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131 CURRENT & PREVIOUS ISSUES

GIFTED EDUCATION NEWS-PAGE

New Book by Professor Donna Y. Ford

Recruiting and Retaining Culturally Different Students in Gifted Education by Donna Ford Ph.D. (Jun 15, 2013)

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Join Our New Discussion Group on Problems and Issues of Educating the Gifted. This is your opportunity to express your ideas and seek input from Colleagues and Friends in the Gifted Education Field.

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JUST PUBLISHED!

STEAM Education for Gifted Students! Upper Elementary Through Secondary Levels

Combining Communication and Language Arts with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

(ISBN 0910609624)

By

Harry T. Roman

Distinguished Technology Educator

East Orange, New Jersey

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Special Offer: We will send you the internet code for assessing several additional STEM lessons by Harry Roman when you order his books.  We’ll also send you the internet code for reading a wonderful story about robots by Harry Roman. This story illustrates the important connection between STEM Education and Communication Arts.

Key Words – How to Combine Communication and Language Arts with STEM Education, Detailed Explanation of STEM Education, Contains Numerous Lessons and Examples, Special Exercises for Gifted Students, Stresses the Importance of Using Rigorous Communication Skills in all STEM Areas, Shows how Job Success in STEM areas is Closely Related to Good Communication and Writing Skills, Discusses all Areas of Communication including Speaking, Oral Presentations, Listening, Note Taking, Writing Essays and Making Clear Reports.

About this Book: Harry Roman presents detailed lessons for integrating STEM Education with Communication and Language Arts. Some examples of lessons are: Critical Workplace Skills, Writing Away to Companies, Technology Reporting, Invention and Communications, Writing an Operating Manual, What Makes a Good Oral Presentation?, A Technical Paper, and The Teacher as Communicator. The book also contains sections for teachers to record their Notes, Ideas and Reflections. This is an Essential Book for Educators and Parents which contains many specific and practical lessons for teaching the gifted.

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Announcing TWO NEW Must Have Books on STEM Education for Gifted Students:

Special Offer: We will send you the internet code for assessing several additional STEM lessons by Harry Roman when you order his books.

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See the Review of this Book in the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) Newsletter.

STEM Robotics in the Gifted Classroom: Meet ROBO-MAN!

Upper Elementary through Secondary Levels

(ISBN 0-910609-61-6)

By

Harry T. Roman    Technology and Engineering Educator

East Orange, New Jersey

Comprehensive Resource on Planning and Implementing STEM ROBOTICS Education Programs for Gifted Students

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STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education for

Gifted Students:

Designing a Powerful Approach to Real-World Problem Solving for Gifted

Students in Middle and High School Grades

ISBN 0-910609-60-8

By Harry T. Roman     Technology and Engineering Educator

East Orange, New Jersey

As a Special Incentive for ordering this book, we will send you the code for accessing our list of over 160 LINKs for STEM Programs in the United States! This offer only applies when you order this book. We will update this list periodically.

Sample Pages from New STEM Education Book for Gifted Students by Harry Roman. http://bit.ly/kBduyQ

See the Review of STEM Education for Gifted Students from the INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION Newsletter: STEM Connections

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Harry Roman's Article on Using Timelines in Your Gifted & Talented Classroom Click Here.

Harry Roman's Article on ROBOT CHALLENGE Design for Gifted Students!  Click Here.

Read Harry T. Roman's Blog on Teaching Gifted Students about Nuclear Energy and the Impact of Japan's Earthquake and Tsunami: CLICK HERE

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See Information about one of the most outstanding Programs for the Gifted in the Nation:

The Center for Gifted in Glenview, Illinois.

LINKS for Articles from Gifted Education Press Quarterly by Donna Y. Ford & Colleagues!

Online Documentary Film Production Course for Students who are Gifted in Visual Arts, Media Communication and Film Design -- Contact Blue Lotus Films for Information about this Excellent Online Course at: contact@bluelotusfilms.net

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See Links to Outstanding Gifted Education Programs - Regular School Year and Summer

Read Excerpts from the Illinois Association for Gifted Children Journal

Spring 2011

TOPIC: Creative Learning and Problem Solving

Key Words from the SPRING 2011 Issue of Gifted Education Press Quarterly

Key Words from the SPRING 2011 Issue of Gifted Education Press Quarterly  - Applying Practical Wisdom to Gifted Education, Excuses for Not Developing Mathematical Talent, Programs for Mathematically Talented Students, Training Teachers of the Gifted, Need for Enthusiastic Teachers of the Gifted, William Faulkner  - Creative Genius.

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JUST PUBLISHED!  A BRILLIANT BOOK ON  ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

BY HARRY T. ROMAN       ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

WRITTEN SPECIFICALLY FOR GIFTED STUDENTS' ENLIGHTENMENT AND APPLICATION (CONTAINS NUMEROUS LESSONS, INFORMATION, AND SELF-STUDY ACTIVITIES)

Exploring Energy & Alternative Energy Technologies and Issues:

Resource Guide for the Gifted Middle and High School Classroom

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"I recommend this excellent technology and science work for all gifted students!  The numerous exercises and detailed information will help them understand current issues related to energy resources and use."  Dr. Michael E. Walters    Gifted Education Author  Tuoro College  New York City

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Attention Parents who are Homeschooling their Gifted Children, or Parents or Teachers who are Interested in Using Additional EnrichmentMaterials in the Home or Classroom.

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Homeschooling Book by Robert E. Myers                 Sample Pages

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Nine Outstanding Books that Would be Very Useful for Your Child's Teacher:

1.  NEW!

Heroes of Giftedness: An Inspirational Guide for Gifted Students and Their Teachers

Presenting the Personal Heroes of Twelve Experts on Gifted Education

Maurice D. Fisher, Ph.D. & Eugenia M. Fisher, Ed.D., Editors

2.  NEW!

Energizing Your Gifted Students' Creative Thinking & Imagination: Using Design Principles, Team Activities, and Invention Strategies

A Complete Lesson Guide for Upper Elementary and Middle School Levels

by Harry T. Roman

3. Solar Power, Fuel Cells, Wind Power and Other Important Environmental Studies for Upper Elementary and Middle School Gifted Students and Their Teachers: A Technology, Problem-Solving and Invention Guide by Harry T. Roman

4. Golden Quills:  Creative Thinking and Writing Lessons for Middle-School Gifted Students  by  Dr. Robert E. Myers

5. More SNIBBLES: Serendipitous Seasons by Judy Micheletti

6. SNIBBLES: REALLY Creative Problem Solving Lessons and Mind-Stimulating Exercises for Gifted Students and Their Teachers, Ages 5 through Really Old! by Judy Micheletti

7. Using the Internet: American History Projects for the Gifted Classroom, Grades 4 - 8   From Exploration to Revolution by Janis Purnell

8. Gifted Education Comes Home: A Case for Self-directed Homeschooling By Lisa Rivero

9. A Teacher's Impact on the Social-Emotional Relationships and Characteristics of Twenty-Six Gifted High School Students by Ivan Frank, Ph.D.

Please read the Spring 2010 issue of the Illinois Association for Gifted Children Journal

Joan Smutny, Editor

The entire Journal is devoted to Advocacy for Gifted Children and their Education in the Schools.

It contains Twenty-Seven articles on Gifted Advocacy that all educators and parents of gifted children must read!

Click Here --  Gifted Advocacy -- Illinois Association for Gifted Children Journal

Please see the Center for Gifted Web Site -- Joan Smutny, Director

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SNIBBLES:

REALLY Creative Problem Solving Lessons and Mind-Stimulating Exercises for Gifted Students and Their Teachers, Ages 5 through Really Old!

by Judy Micheletti

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"I got this book for Christmas and I take it with me everytime I babysit. The kids love it and it keeps them out of trouble."

"This book has tons of awesome activities! We used it with our Odyssey of the Mind team and WE ROCK!!!"

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Please see my latest interviews with Michael Shaughnessy (EdNews.org) about the curent state of gifted education and gifted education press quarterly:

Summer 2009 CLICK HERE

Winter 2009 CLICK HERE

See Our Interview with One of the Most Talented Musicians in the United States and Japan, Makoto Nakura, A Hero of Giftedness.

He is a Role Model and Mentor for All Gifted Students, Their Teachers and Parents.

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Announcing Our Latest Book

Heroes of Giftedness: An Inspirational Guide for Gifted Students and Their Teachers

Presenting the Personal Heroes of Twelve Experts on Gifted Education

(ISBN 0-910609-58-6)

Maurice D. Fisher, Ph.D. & Eugenia M. Fisher, Ed.D.     Editors

"Heroes of Giftedness: An Inspirational Guide is an exciting new edition to gifted education literature.  It well fulfills its purpose in the inspiring, exhilarating accounts of famous individuals and their contribution to the world.  Gifted students, teachers, and parents will benefit hugely from these biographies of great men and women who overcame personal and professional challenges to move forward in their fields.  The book is a singular compilation of biographies and offers many inside perspectives and anecdotal perceptions of heroes representing science, engineering, and inventing; medicine and biology; literature and poetry; art, dance, and the media.  Role models abound.  Gifted children and the adults who work with them will benefit from this compilation of heroes who are persons and distinct imparters to humanity.  Maurice Fisher has done something wonderful for all of us in gifted education.  We look forward to further editions."    Joan Smutny, Director    The Center for Gifted      National-Louis University

"My view of the world is that people are best served when they find their passion early on, because we tend to be good at things we're passionate about. I think we also need to find people whom we admire and try to emulate them."   Chesley Sullenberger, the Captain who successfully guided US Airways flight 1549 in the Hudson River on January 15, 2009 (From Air & Space Magazine, May 2009, p. 11)

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Special Announcement

Attention Parents and Teachers!

For the 2011-12 School Year, Please Support our Work in the Gifted Education Field including Gifted Education Press Quarterly. You Can Help us to Continue this Work by Purchasing Our Excellent Books on Educating Gifted Students! Our Most Recent Books (see details below) are by: Robert E. Myers, Harry Roman and Judy Micheletti. All of our books can be ordered directly from us or through Amazon.com. Detailed information is on the Gifted Education Press Web Site.

Bob Myers' Excellent Book on the Creative Learning and Teaching of the English Language

Golden Quills:  Creative Thinking and Writing Lessons for Middle-School Gifted Students

By  Dr. Robert E. Myers  

Creative Learning Consultant and Nationally Recognized Authority on Creative Learning and Teaching

For Use in Teaching Language Arts to Gifted Students  -- Contains Twenty-Seven Challenging Lessons for Stimulating Creative Learning in Language Arts!

CLICK HERE for More Information About Dr. Myers' New Book

Attention All SNIBBLES Fans!  Just Published -- Judy Micheletti's Latest Book:

MORE SNIBBLES:

Serendipitous Seasons

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Attention all Educators

1. A past issue of Time Magazine (August 27, 2007) contains a lead article entitled, The Genius Problem, This article includes information from an essay published in the Spring 1996 issue of GEPQ -- "Anti-Intellectualism in Secondary Schools: The Problem Continues" by Stephen Schroeder-Davis. If you subscribe, you will be able to access this and many other essays from our GEPQ Online Link. Email us at GEPQ@comcast.net with your request for a complimentary subscription.

2. We are currently looking for manuscripts by qualified authors on Environmental Sciences or Environmental Studies for Gifted Students. Manuscripts should be 65-75 pages.

Please see our recently updated Key Word List of Articles, Authors and Topics from Gifted Education Press Quarterly and Gifted Education News-Page, which cover the last Twenty Years of information from these periodicals about the Education of Gifted Students.  Click Here -- Key Words

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