PUB TYPE Guides Non-Classroom Use (055)

The booklet presents information to help parents raise their gifted and/or creative preschool children. M. Sapon- Fheviri and M. Shevin, in "Issues for Parents: Implications of the 'Gifted ' Label, " review the functions of labels, describe the educational needs c'f gifted children, and suggest ways in which parents can act as advocates. In "Issues for Parents: Encouraging Development of the Preschool Gifted Child, " C. Steele and S. Gladden describe current evaluation approaches, summarize eight programs for gifted preschoolers, and list 20 rays to encourage the potential development of the preschool child. Guidelines for choosing appropriate programs are covered by M. Thormann In "Issues fo