Whither Thou Goest, Gifted Education?

Abstract

The author describes what the field of gifted education has accomplished since the advent of programming in the 1920s that has been of service to gifted learners, has been growth-producing, and has had a lasting impact on research and development initiatives. She also identifies what gifted education has not accomplished and the barriers that require gifted educators’ attention. The conclusion outlines three initiatives for the field of gifted education to survive.