Implementing Evidence-Based Practices in Gifted Education

Susan K. Johnsen, Ph.D., is professor emerita of the Department of Educational Psychology at Baylor University. Monica Simonds, M.Ed., is Director of Advanced Learning Programs and Services in Richardson Independent School District, where she actively uses the practices in this text. Marcy Voss, M.Ed., recently retired after 36 years in public education, having coordinated gifted and special education programs in several Texas school districts.

1. Introduction 2. MODULE 1: Universal Screening 3. Background Information for the Instructor 4. Professional Learning Activities 5. Resources 6. References 7. MODULE 2: Acceleration 8. Background Information for the Instructor 9. Professional Learning Activities 10. Resources 11. References 12. MODULE 3: Grouping 13. Background Information for the Instructor 14. Professional Learning Activities 15. Resources 16. References 17. MODULE 4: Change 18. Background Information for the Instructor 19. Professional Learning Activities 20. Resources 21. References 22. About the Authors