Preface Chapter 1: Counseling Gifted and Talented Students: A Guide for School Counselors Chapter 2: Aligning Service to Gifted Students with the ASCA National Model Chapter 3: Characteristics and Concerns of Gifted Students Chapter 4: Diverse Gifted Students: Intersectionality of Cultures Chapter 5: Theories that Support Programs and Services in Schools Chapter 6: Identifying Gifted and Talented Learners in Schools: Common Practices and Best Practices Chapter 7 Working with Small Groups and Classrooms Chapter 8 Academic Advising and Career Planning for Gifted and Talented Students Chapter 9 Personal/Social Counseling and Mental Health Concerns Chapter 10 Collaboration, Consultation, and Systemic Change: Creating a Supportive School Climate for Gifted Students Chapter 11 Empowering Parents of Gifted Students Chapter 12 School Counselors as Leaders and Advocates for Gifted Students Chapter 13 Concluding Thoughts
Goes beyond academic considerations to address career development and social/emotional concerns. Created to fill a gap in both counselor education and gifted education, this is the only up-to-date text to provide a concise and practical overview of counseling services designed specifically for gifted and talented students. Grounded in the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model for counseling programs, the book illuminates specific knowledge, awareness, and skills school counselors need to address concerns related not only to academics, but also to social and emotional development of this population. The text delivers a theoretical and practical overview of gifted and talented education in the US and the responsibilities of school counselors as they pertain to this unique population. Going well beyond the common call to provide academic challenge, the book considers special characteristics of gifted and talented students as it examines the complexities of career development, college readiness, and concerns related to social/emotional development. It discusses how counselors can advocate for gifted students, lead efforts to match programming and needs, and collaborate with school staff and families. Vignettes depicting critical incidents and epitomizing needs are used to illuminate differentiated counseling approaches that support this student population. Each chapter highlights a key concept, and curriculum guidelines and resources for professional development support the text. Key Features: Interweaves school counseling and gifted education research and practice Considers characteristics and counseling concerns associated with giftedness Is based on the ASCA model for counseling programs Examines the complexities of career development, college readiness, and social/emotional development in this population Highlights key concepts and includes vignettes of critical incidents