Will Her Dreams Blossom Into A Forever Love?
Amy was a poor farm girl from Tennessee, who left her childhood home in Tennessee with her father after her mother died. The year was 1880. The journey was long and life was primitive. They settled in Apalachicola, Florida, a lively commercial town on the Gulf of Mexico bustling with fishing vessels and the timber trade.
Amy discovered a new world of sights, events, and emotions as she transitioned from child to woman much faster than she had ever imagined. Along the way she encountered tragedy, loss of innocence, and finally, deep and...

Although the best way to provide professional development for educators is through field experiences and hands-on practice, it is not always easy or even possible to organize such encounters, especially in the field of gifted education. In order to better prepare educators to work with gifted and talented students, Exploring Critical Issues in Gifted Education: A Case Studies Approach presents problem-based learning scenarios that explore authentic situations found in K12 classrooms. The scenarios can be read and discussed in a short amount of time, allow the reader to gain greater...

Differentiating Instruction for Gifted Learners allows educators and stakeholders to examine issues related to differentiating curriculum and instruction in a variety of contexts. The case studies in this rich resource analyze various differentiation strategies and their benefits to promote classrooms where every student belongs, every student is valued, and every student is nurtured. The cases facilitate conversations about children and their unique needs by situating learning in authentic and meaningful contexts, with the goal of helping educators improve services and programs for gifted...