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In a time of economic difficulty, school budgets get exceedingly trim. And one of the first places to be targeted for cuts can be a school’s gifted and talented program. Students all across the country will be returning in the fall to schools with little or no resources allocated to gifted education.
This is a tragedy for students and parents who know that learning needs to be more than just going through the motions. Gifted and talented youngsters need to be engaged and even challenged in order to reach their full educational potential.
Because gifted students often learn basic skills more quickly and easily than their peers, they can become discouraged by the slow pace of the classroom. This can be especially true in the area of English writing. Boys and girls who have accelerated writing skills need both targeted instruction and consistent feedback in order to excel and achieve a sense of self-efficacy.
If your child is not being challenged in the traditional classroom, or is a victim of recent cuts in local school budgets, there are still things you can do to help them keep their motivation toward higher learning.
Time4Writing offers a variety of writing courses for elementary, middle school, and high school students. Gifted and talented students may pick and choose the course and level of instruction that will best meet their needs. These online courses are taught by certified writing teachers and provide personal feedback and support that both encourages and challenges young writers. And the coursework can be accomplished easily in the summer months, or as part of an after-school enrichment.
To find out more about the Time4Writing courses and how they can benefit your gifted and talented student, click here to learn more.
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