Frances Karnes: 18 books

The second edition of Leadership for Students: A Guide for Young Leaders explodes with positive ideas that will help students discover their leadership abilities. The activities throughout this book stimulate the exploration of ideas and encourage critical thinking about leadership. Students will...

The newly revised and updated Methods and Materials for Teaching the Gifted offers strategies and resources for differentiating instruction for gifted learners. The book acts as an excellent introduction to gifted education curricular planning, instructional unit design, evaluation, and teaching methods. The...

Motivating gifted students can present a challenge for any teacher. This book is packed with strategies and helpful tips to help you motivate your gifted learners. The authors offer specific ideas for making sure that the gifted children in your classroom stay engaged and excited about learning. Although...

Gifted students require a curriculum that intentionally aligns with their advanced abilities to ensure engagement at the appropriate level of intensity and depth. Introduction to Curriculum Design in Gifted Education offers an in-depth exploration of curriculum development for the gifted. Included...

This publication provides directors and coordinators of programs for gifted and talented students with a specific step-by-step plan for developing an identification procedure in a school or school district. While the sections of this publication are laid out sequentially according to the steps, identification...

Ideal for students and families seeking scholarship money and national recognition for skills and abilities in academics, the arts, leadership, and community involvement, The Best Competitions for Talented Kids is the ultimate guide for winning and learning from competitions. In addition to its extensive...

With "The Ultimate Guide to Internet Resources for Teachers of Gifted Kids," educators gain a detailed overview of how they can use the Internet to teach new information, extend students' learning, and offer exciting opportunities for differentiation. The authors discuss the many ways in...

Acceleration, or the idea that gifted students should be allowed to move more quickly through a subject area, is a practice supported by a wide body of research. However, it can be a challenge to implement. This book focuses on multiple strategies for accelerating gifted children in any school setting. In...

Enhancing Communication in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders presents an overview of impairments in communication among children with an ASD.

Grades 5–8

From animations to Web quests, this new volume of The Ultimate Guide for Student Product Development & Evaluation features all new products that promote the development of 21st century skills in students. This new edition discusses how the skills and content gained from the development of products...

This text provides an overview of the role of educational professionals in the lives of families of children with autism.