Cover
Title page
Copyright page
Contents
Contents Cont
vii - List of Figures
vii - List of Reproducible Forms
Page 1 - Introduction
page 1 - A Call for Equity in Gifted Education
page 1 - DEI in Gifted Identification and Programming
Page 2 - Our Overarching Premise
Page 3 - About This Book
Page 5 - How to Use This Book
Page 8 - CHAPTER 1 The Elephant in the Room
page 8 - Room for Improvement
Page 12 - Test Content Matters
Page 15 - Measuring Ability Using Achievement
Page 16 - Chapter Summary
Page 17 - CHAPTER 2 Ability Tests for Gifted Identification: Old and New Solutions
page 18 - The Thinking and Knowing Continuum
Page 20 - Equity, Test Scores, and Identifying Gifted Students
page 22 - Test Directions and Responses Required
Page 23 - A Simple Solution
page 24 - Description of the Naglieri General Ability Tests:Verbal, Nonverbal, and Quantitative
page 28 - Evidence for the Naglieri General Ability Tests
page 29 - Chapter Summary
page 32 - CHAPTER 3 Logistical Considerations
page 32 - The Message Students Receive
page 33 - Test Administration: What You Need to Know
page 35 - Online Testing at School
Page 35 - Test Administrators
page 36 - Reducing Variables
Page 36 - Special Considerations and Testing Accommodations
Page 38 - Online Testing at Home
page 43 - Test Prep Advice
Page 44 - Sharing Test Results with Parents and Teachers
Page 50 - Sharing Information with Students: A Parent’s Decision
Page 51 - Chapter Summary
Page 52 - CHAPTER 4 Understanding and Using Test Scores
Page 52 - Screening Versus Identification
Page 54 - Universal Testing
Page 55 - National and Local Norms
Page 56 - Local Norming Process Using the Naglieri General Ability Tests
Page 57 - Reporting Local Norms
page 58 - Testing Terms and Definitions
Page 60 - An Example of Local Norm Calculations
Page 64 - Challenges with Using Local Norms
page 64 - Score Interpretation Scenarios
Page 68 - Next Steps
page 69 - Chapter Summary
Page 72 - CHAPTER 5 The Next Step: Achieving Equity in Gifted Programming
Page 75 - Providing Context: Background, Current Circumstances,and Moving Forward
Page 76 - Shifting Mindsets and Perspectives
Page 77 - Redesigning Gifted Education Policies
Page 78 - High General Ability Without High Achievement:Another Shift in Perspective
Page 80 - Gifted Programming Approaches for ServingUnderrepresented Populations
Page 85 - Using Local or Building Norms in Your Gifted Program
Page 85 - Developing a Strengths-Based Approach
Page 87 - Collaborating with District Departments
Page 93 - Promoting a Sense of Belonging
page 94 - Contextual Considerations: Development, Environment,and Identity Group
Page 98 - Chapter Summary
Page 99 - CHAPTER 6 Culturally Responsive Approaches for Reaching andTeaching All Gifted Learners
Page 100 - Reflective Teaching Yields Responsive Teaching
Page 102 - What Is Culturally Responsive Teaching?
Page 102 - Developing a Culturally Responsive Approach
Page 104 - The Role of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in the Gifted Classroom
Page 105 - Examining Teachers’ Perspectives and Instructional Approaches
Page 106 - How Does Culturally Responsive Teaching Work?
Page 107 - Culturally Responsive Teaching as a Strengths-Based Approach
Page 107 - Building Cultural Awareness
Page 108 - Self-Evaluating Practices
Page 110 - Learning About Your Students: A Starting Point
Page 111 - Expanding Perspectives Through Content
Page 117 - Commonalities in and Across Content Areas
Page 118 - Culturally Responsive Assessment Strategies
Page 120 - Applying Culturally Responsive Practices
Page 122 - Chapter Summary
Page 124 - A Final Note
Page 125 - References
Page 134 - Index
Page 139 - About the Authors
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