If you want to become more informed about issues in gifted education, you may want to subscribe to one of the many publications in the field. These publications fall into different categories. Each of these categories meets different needs. Publications written for the adult audience are either journals (covering research in gifted education), or more casual-style magazines (offering ideas and opinions in a less formal reading style). There are also publications directed toward gifted students. Here are some periodicals you may want to consider. Only those with Web sites have been listed.

 

Gifted Child Quarterly–Publishes research studies, as well as manuscripts that explore policy and policy implications. A subscription is available with membership to NAGC.

Journal for the Education of the Gifted–This is the official publication of The Association for the Gifted and reports the latest research findings on such topics as the characteristics of gifted children, effective schools, gifted children with learning disabilities, the history of gifted education, and building successful programs.

 

Journal of Secondary Gifted Education–Reports the latest research findings on such topics as teaching strategies with gifted and talented adolescents, programs at the secondary level, effective high schools and magnet schools, and Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs.

 

Gifted Child Today–Articles include such topics as teaching strategies in gifted education, building a more effective gifted and talented program, working with gifted children who have learning disabilities, raising a gifted child, how to tell if your child is gifted, and effective strategies for parenting a gifted child.

 

Gifted Education Communicator–This publication provides information and strategies that help apply theory, research, and best practices in the field.

Gifted Education Press Quarterly–An online publication that provides a resource for developing and advocating programs for gifted students.

 

Parenting for High Potential–Advice about developing a child’s talents to the fullest. Subscription is available with membership to NAGC.

 

Teaching for High Potential–Filled with practical guidance and classroom-based materials for educators. Subscription is available with membership to NAGC.

 

Understanding Our Gifted–Addresses the intellectual, social, and emotional needs of gifted students through regular columns and feature articles.

Creative Kids–Filled with games, art, stories, poetry, and opinions by and for kids ages 8-14.

 

Imagine–This is a periodical for middle and high school students who want to take control of their learning and get the most out of their precollege years. Each issue includes articles about summer programs, advice on planning for college, student reviews of selective colleges, and career profiles of accomplished professionals.