Advocacy for Gifted Children and Gifted Programs (The Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education) [Paperback]

Joan Lewis Ph.D. (Author), Frances Karnes Ph.D. (Author), Kristen Stephens Ph.D. (Author)

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Publication Date: March 15, 2008

Supporters of gifted education need to develop the skills of advocacy in order to help build strong, lasting, effective programs. Advocacy for Gifted Children and Gifted Programs describes a wide variety of successful strategies that can be used to advocate for gifted students at all levels.

This is one of the books in Prufrock Press' popular Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education. This series offers a unique collection of tightly focused books that provide a concise, practical introduction to important topics concerning the education of gifted children. The guides offer a perfect beginner's introduction to key information about gifted and talented education.

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About the Author

Joan D. Lewis is associate professor of teacher education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney where she directs the graduate program in gifted education for the University of Nebraska system. She has published articles on a variety of topics and speaks frequently at local, state, national, and international conferences in the areas of alternative assessment, gifted girls, public relations and advocacy, and uses of technology in education. Dr. Lewis' most recent research focuses on the impact school principals have on gifted education. Her work with local and state associations in gifted education has spanned more than 25 years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Prufrock Press, Inc. (March 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593633181
• ISBN-13: 978-1593633189
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,191,550 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)