Who are the gifted?
The current definition of giftedness, according to the Department of Education of Alabama, states: Intellectually gifted children and youth are those who perform at or have demonstrated the potential to perform at high levels in academic or creative endeavors when compared with others of their age, experience or environment. Gifted students may be found within any race, ethnicity, gender, economic class, or nationality. In addition, some students with disabilities may be gifted.