{"product_id":"parenting-gifted-children-101-an-introduction-to-gifted-kids-and-their-needs-paperback","title":"Parenting Gifted Children 101: An Introduction to Gifted Kids and Their Needs - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTracy Ford Inman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJana Kirchner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis practical, easy-to-read book explores the basics of parenting gifted children, truly giving parents the introductory course they need to better understand and help their gifted child. Topics include myths about gifted children, characteristics of the gifted, the hows and whys of advocacy, social and emotional issues and needs, strategies for partnering with your child's school, and more. \u003ci\u003eParenting Gifted Children 101\u003c\/i\u003e explores ways for you to help your child at home and maximize your child's educational experience with strategies that are based on research, but easy to implement. Each chapter--from parenting twice-exceptional students to navigating the possible challenges that school may hold for your child--contains resources for further reading and insights from more than 50 parents and educators of gifted children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTexas Association for the Gifted and Talented 2017 Legacy Book Award Winner - Parenting\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracy Ford Inman has devoted her career to meeting the needs of young people, especially those who are gifted and talented. She has taught at both the high school and collegiate levels, as well as in summer programs for gifted and talented youth. This \u003cem\u003eWho's Who Among American Educators\u003c\/em\u003e was a Kentucky Teacher of the Year semifinalist in 1992, and now serves as Associate Director of The Center for Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInman has presented papers at both state and national levels and has been a writer and editor for \u003cem\u003eThe Challenge\u003c\/em\u003e, an award-winning news magazine of The Center for Gifted Studies. At Western Kentucky University, she earned a bachelor's degree in English in 1986, secondary teacher certification in 1988, a master's degree in education in 1992, and an endorsement in gifted education in 2001.\u003cp\u003eJana Kirchner, Ph.D., is an educator with 30 years of experience. She has served as a school district instructional supervisor, an assistant professor at Western Kentucky University, a social studies consultant, and a high school social studies and English teacher. She earned her Ph.D. in educational leadership from the University of Louisville. Kirchner coauthored \u003ci\u003eInquiry-Based Lessons in World History\u003c\/i\u003e, vols. 1 \u0026amp; 2 and \u003ci\u003eInquiry-Based Lessons in U.S. History: Decoding the Past \u003c\/i\u003ewith Andrew McMichael and \u003ci\u003eParenting Gifted Children 101 \u003c\/i\u003ewith Tracy Inman. She provides professional development on social studies strategies and inquiry topics with JK Consulting (janakirchner.com). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42166450192519,"sku":"9781618215185","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/c994b9bc5790ecf77873110001a9ecda.webp?v=1733320928","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/parenting-gifted-children-101-an-introduction-to-gifted-kids-and-their-needs-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}