Subject-Based Acceleration

Subject-Based Acceleration

In its various forms, acceleration continues to be an evidence-based and widely used service provided to gifted students but remains controversial and unsupported in legislation in most states. Case studies, current legislation, interviews with state directors of gifted education programs, and a dee...

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Published in:Gifted child today magazine Vol. 45; no. 4; pp. 192 - 200
Main Authors: Riegel, Bruce D., Behrens, Wendy A.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01-10-2022
SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects:
Academically Gifted
Acceleration (Education)
Education policy
Educational Policy
Gifted children
Gifted Education
Intellectual Disciplines
State laws
Ohio
Minnesota
Florida
Maryland
Texas
Illinois
content-based
acceleration
laws
gifted
subject-based
single subject
regulations
policies
services
legislation
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Summary:In its various forms, acceleration continues to be an evidence-based and widely used service provided to gifted students but remains controversial and unsupported in legislation in most states. Case studies, current legislation, interviews with state directors of gifted education programs, and a deep dive into the 2018–2019 State of the States in Gifted Education revealed vast differences in state policies and approaches to providing gifted services especially when it comes to acceleration. Of the 44 state responses regarding content-based acceleration, nine indicated it is required, 12 said it is not, and 23 deemed it a local decision. When coupled with professional learning, subject acceleration triumphs as an effective method supporting student growth and talent development. With careful planning, the perceived barriers to subject acceleration can be overcome.
ISSN:1076-2175
2162-951X
DOI:10.1177/10762175221110937