To Prepare:<br/>Investigate resources related to gifted learners,

and determine the policies that are in place in your school, local area, region, and/or nation. Think about the challenges and opportunities posed by the gifted learners, either in your own classroom or in 21st-century classrooms.
Consider whether the needs of gifted students are being met in your classroom, school, local area, region, and/or nation. What specific resources are available to support all teachers of gifted learners?
By Day 3 of Week 8
Post a response that:
Briefly explains the various challenges and opportunities posed by gifted learners. Be sure to support your response with specific reference to your outside research and personal experiences.
Explains the current policy for meeting the needs of gifted learners in your classroom, school, local area, region, and/or nation. Be sure to cite specific reference to outside resources to support your response.
Based on your research, explain the most effective change teachers can make to their professional practice to better meet the needs of gifted learners.
Support your responses with specific references to the Learning Resources, outside resources, and personal experiences.