Gifted and Talented Advocacy Bibliography

Alvino J. (Ed.). Parents’ guide to raising a gifted child: Recognizing and developing your child's potential. New York: Little, Brown and Company, 1984.

This readable, comprehensive sourcebook supplies the content parents and others need to advocate. It provides the practical knowledge and skills parents need to understand, guide and help educate their gifted children.

Clark B. Growing up gifted (Second edition). Columbus, Ohio: Charles E. Merrill Publishing Company, 1983.

A scholarly, comprehensive study that brings together knowledge and research from many disciplines. The historical references provide roots and richness; the chapter on “The Amazing Possibilities Ahead” gives hope and challenges. Not a dull page in the book; required reading.

Coffey K. , Ginsberg G. , Lockhart C , McCartney D. , Nathan C , and Wood K. Parentspeak on gifted and talented children. Ventura, CA: N/S LTI G/T (Ventura County Schools, 535 East Main Street, Ventura, Ca., 93009), 1976.

A basic how-to manual written by parents. The emphasis is on parent organizations and their advocacy efforts with the school, the community and at the state level. A very practical guide.

Ehrlich V. Gifted children: A guide for parents and teachers. New York: Prentice-Hall, 1982.

Precise and practical answers are given to the many questions parents ask about the needs and education of their gifted children from preschool through college age. Examples from the author's experiences enrich the text. A section on what to look for in current legislation will help the advocate.

Felker R. (Ed.). A parent's guide to the education of preschool gifted children. Alexandria, VA: Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted, National Assoc. of State Boards of Education (701 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314), 1982.

A timely response to the increasing inquiries from parents of the preschool gifted. A broad discussion of issues such as identification, labeling, program choices, the information age and future issues, gives the advocate the information required for effective action. An appendix has valuable resource lists for parents.

Gallagher J. , Kaplan S. , Sato I. (Eds.) Promoting the education of the gifted/ talented: Strategies for advocacy. Ventura CA: N/S LTI G/T (Ventura County Schools, 535 E. Main Street, Ventura, CA. 93009), 1983.

A full treatment of advocacy at all levels, from within the home to the national level. Nine authors represent a broad base of experience and knowledge. Included are resource lists and “Advocacy Plans.”

Gallagher J. Teaching the gifted child (Second edition). Boston: Allyn & Bacon, Inc., 1975.

A basic book for every advocate's library. The “Palcuzzi ploy” in Chapter 3 is continually effective in demonstrating the needs of the gifted when speaking to community groups. Because the public often knows this book, the advocate must.

Ginsberg G. , and Harrison C. How to help your gifted child: A handbook for parents and teachers. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1977.

A practical guide for parents in how to build support groups, to guarantee credibility and longevity, obtain financial support, develop programs, lobby successfully and promote effectively.

Hall E. , and Skinner N. Somewhere to turn: Strategies for parents of the gifted and talented. New York: Teachers College Press (Columbia University, 1234 Amsterdam Ave., New York, New York, 10027), 1980.

Sixty pages of help for the advocate: identification and characteristic checklists, where and how to apply for grants, tips for parenting the gifted, lobbying methods, and several success models.

Mitchell P. (Ed.). An advocate's guide to building support for gifted and talented education. National Assoc. of State Boards of Education (701 N. Fairfax St. NW, Alexandria, VA 22314), 1981.

A sixty page manual devoted to the philosophy, process and organization skills of advocacy. Six authors cover the subject thoroughly, describing the impact of parent power and identifying the pitfalls.

Moore L. Does this mean my kid's a genius? New York: McGraw Hill Book Co., 1981.

A warm, humorous, informal book that describes common experiences shared by parents of the gifted. The anecdotal material can be effectively used in awareness speeches to community groups. The writing style suggests light reading, but the contents are rich and broad. An excellent discussion book for parent groups.

Perrino S. , & Perrino J. Parenting the gifted: Developing the promise. New York: R. R. Bowker Co., 1180 Ave of Americas, 1981.

The detailed, practical advice for parents provides a strong base for advocacy. Case studies and author's experiences provide credibility.

Tannenbaum A. Reaching out: Advocacy for the gifted and talented. New York: Teachers College Press (Columbia University, 1234 Amsterdam Ave., 10027), 1980.

This brief handbook (37 pages) gives reasons for advocacy and carries the reader through the organizational process. The second half is devoted to sample local association materials and resource lists.

Webb J. , Meckstroth E. , Tolan S. Guiding the gifted child. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Psychology Publishing Company (5 East Long Street, Suite 610, 43215), 1982.

Chapters on identification, motivation, discipline, stress management, communicating feelings, peer and sibling relationships, tradition breaking, depression and parent relationships provide the reader with extensive, practical parenting skills. Alternate chapters answer often-asked questions. Included is a mother's experiences with her gifted child and an extensive annotated bibliography. An excellent discussion manual for parent groups.

Whitmore J. Giftedness, conflict and underachievement. Boston: Allyn & Bacon, Inc. 1980.

An important book for the advocate as it provides a comprehensive look at the results when schools do not program for the gifted student. An overview of the research, case histories, program building and teaching strategies give a rich background to the advocate. Thirteen pages titled “Conclusions and Recommendations” raise issues that provide challenges to the reader.