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Kristen R. Stephens

Kristen R. Stephens

Associate Professor of the Practice in the Program in Education
Education
kstephen@duke.edu
Box 90739, Durham, NC 27708-0739
213C West Duke Building, Durham, NC 27708

Selected Publications

IDENTIFICATION OF THE GIFTED: AN OVERVIEW OF LEGAL ISSUES

Chapter · January 1, 2023 This chapter reviews the steps and to provide information on selected due process hearings and court cases that have occurred addressing the identification and/or admission processes for gifted learners. The federal government has been slow to respond to t ... Full text Cite

Introduction

Book · January 1, 2021 Cite

Service-learning in gifted education: Addressing cognitive and affective domains

Chapter · January 1, 2021 Many curriculum and instructional models seek to address the cognitive needs of gifted students; however, few also attend to their psychosocial needs. This chapter introduces the reader to service-learning, summarizes the research supporting service-learni ... Full text Cite

Introduction to curriculum design in gifted education

Book · January 1, 2021 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 curri ... Full text Cite

Gifted education policy and advocacy: Perspectives for school psychologists

Journal Article Psychology in the Schools · October 1, 2020 Education laws and policies serve to guide the way programs and services are implemented in schools. The transition from law or policy to implementation can be fraught with complications that impact the education system across many levels. According to Vie ... Full text Cite

Teacher Dispositions and Their Impact on Implementation Practices for the Gifted

Journal Article Gifted Child Today · October 1, 2019 Teacher dispositions have become an important consideration in the preparation and evaluation of teachers. Often considered in combination with demonstrated knowledge and skills, educator preparation programs across the country have been tasked by accredit ... Full text Cite

Applicable federal and state policy, law, and legal considerations in gifted education

Chapter · June 9, 2018 This chapter provides an overview of the history of federal legislation that has influenced gifted education and presents the current status of gifted education policies in the USA. The legal processes that parents can use in seeking appropriate identifica ... Full text Cite

Policy, Legal Issues, and Trends in the Education of Gifted Students

Chapter · 2016 In the absence of a federal mandate, policies and funding for the identification of and services for gifted students are left to the discretion of individual states. As a result, there is considerable inconsistency in how the educational needs of gifted st ... Full text Cite

Mathematics and Gifted Students

Book · 2012 Now more than ever, we must cultivate top-notch mathematicians in order to address the needs, issues, and problems of the 21st century. Identifying and Nurturing Math Talent provides information for teachers, administrators, and parents interested in ident ... Cite

Science and Gifted Students

Book · 2012 High-quality teaching and learning in science is vital to our economic future and to our ability to perform effectively as citizens in a democratic society, but all too often science education in schools is not as strong as it might be. Science Strategies ... Cite

Reading for gifted students

Book · 2012 Gifted readers, like other gifted students, need challenging opportunities that enable them to learn something new each day. Because gifted readers are those who read at least 2 years ahead of their chronological grade placement, teachers must effectively ... Cite

The Ultimate Guide to Internet Resources for Teachers of Gifted Students

Book · 2012 With The Ultimate Guide to Internet Resources for Teachers of Gifted Students, 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. Th ... Cite

Language arts for gifted students

Book · 2012 Language arts is a complex subject area that includes multiple domains (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) and can be infused into many other content areas throughout the school day. Students who are gifted in any area of the language arts need con ... Cite

Identification of the gifted: An overview

Chapter · 2012 The federal government has been slow to respond to the needs of the gifted in our country. While a mandate for the identification of disabled students exists at the federal level, the lack of a federal mandate for the gifted leaves the responsibility for i ... Cite

Federal and State Response to the Gifted and Talented

Journal Article Journal of Applied School Psychology · October 1, 2011 Federal and state response to the educational needs of gifted students has been intermittent and permissive. The lack of cohesive and comprehensive policies pertaining to identification and programming for these students has created a disparity in services ... Full text Cite

Teaching Gifted Students in the Inclusive Classroom

Book · 2011 Appropriate learning for gifted and talented students is adjusted in pace, depth, and breadth through differentiated curricula that are both enriched and accelerated. This is often accomplished through segregated programs, within and outside school; howeve ... Cite

The Big Book of Questions for Students, Parents, Grandparents, and Teachers

Book · 2010 The purpose of this book is to provide young people with lines of questions that will give them insights that will be important to them all their lives. It was developed to assist students, parents, grandparents, and teachers in cultivating their relations ... Cite

Enhancing Communication in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Book · 2010 An overview of impairments in communication among children with an ASD. A variety of techniques for implementing interventions are highlighted, including applied behavior analysis, token economy systems, social skills groups, and more. ... Cite

Families of Children with Autism: What Educational Professionals Should Know

Book · 2010 An overview of the role of educational professionals in the lives of families of children with autism. A framework for understanding these families is presented with a discussion of the stressors they face, the barriers to building collaborative relationsh ... Cite

Assessment tools for gifted children: Screening, identification, and evaluation

Book · 2010 No Child Left Behind has increased our national focus on testing, but even with the development of new and purportedly culture-fair instruments, many potentially gifted students continue to be overlooked. These students deserve instructional emphasis that ... Cite

Gifted adolescents

Book · 2010 Focuses on talent development in adolescence, critical issues facing adolescents, and implications for educational practice and parenting. ... Cite

Educational strategies of children with autism spectrum disorders

Book · 2010 Profiles the most current, research-based interventions that can be implemented by teachers in a classroom setting. Because autism spectrum disorders are on a continuum, educational placements can range from specialized autism classrooms to full-time inclu ... Cite

Advanced placement programs and gifted students.

Book · 2010 Addresses misconceptions about AP courses, the benefits of AP courses for gifted learners, suggested core and targeted teaching strategies for differentiation within AP courses, and supporting and impeding structures for implementing and sustaining a coher ... Cite

Next generation education: Narratives for the 21st century

Journal Article Journal of Education, Informatics, and Cybernetics · 2010 Students in today’s classrooms have grown up using an array of technology tools and applications. For educators in the information age, technological literacy is critical. The potential of digital storytelling as an instructional tool for teachers and stud ... Cite

Diagnosis and treatment of children with autism spectrum disorders

Book · 2009 Examines the current available research regarding screening, diagnosis, and treatment of children with a known or suspected autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The authors provide an overview of the screening process for students with suspected developmental d ... Cite

An introduction to children with autism.

Book · 2009 Offers an informative overview of the autism spectrum. The book focuses on symptoms of autism and related disorders and characteristics of autism, including language, cognitive, behavioral, movement, affect/mood, temperament, sleeping and eating, and senso ... Cite

Challenges of educating the gifted in rural areas

Book · 2009 Addresses the challenges and benefits of rural schools, shares how to adapt traditional gifted education programs for rural settings, and identifies and examines the components of a workable, successful collaboration among school administrators, teachers, ... Cite

Gifted children with autism spectrum disorders

Book · 2009 Describes instructional and behavior management strategies for the most common challenges teachers face with gifted children with ASD so that the abilities of these children can be developed to their fullest potential. ... Cite

The ultimate guide for student product development and evaluation, 2nd edition

Book · 2009 This new edition discusses how the skills and content gained from the development of products can be aligned with state and national standards. In addition, a special section of the book is dedicated to how teachers can nurture the habits of the mind neces ... Cite

Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education Series

Book · 2005 An 18 book series on critical topics for educating gifted learners. Topics include: Motivation, Questioning Strategies, Social and Emotional issues, Twice-Exceptional Students, Culturally Diverse Gifted Students, Using Technology with Gifted Learners, Unde ... Cite

The ultimate guide to collecting

Book · 2005 Provides tips on how to start, organize, maintain, and display a collection and includes advice from young people who are currently maintaining collections. ... Cite

Empowered girls : a girl’s guide to positive activism, volunteering, and philanthropy

Book · 2005 Hands-on guide for girls looking to take an active leadership role in their school and community. ... Cite

Incorporating Service Learning Into Leadership Education: Duke TIP's Leadership Institute.

Journal Article Gifted Child Today · 2004 Deals with the Duke University Talent Identification Program's Leadership Institute, an intensive exploration of the integration of service learning into gifted leadership education. Benefits of service learning; Framework of leadership theory; Impact of t ... Full text Link to item Cite

Young Women of Achievement: A Resource for Girls in Science, Math, and Technology.

Book · January 1, 2002 This book is intended to be a resource guide for girls and young women considering careers in science, math, and technology. An introductory chapter considers the status of girls and women in these fields, the importance of role models, and suggestions for ... Cite

Gender Differences in Creativity among American Indian Third and Fourth Grade Students.

Journal Article Journal of American Indian Education · 2001 A study investigated gender differences in five areas of creativity among 165 third- and fourth-grade American Indian students attending Choctaw reservation schools. Girls obtained higher scores than boys across all subtests, with significant differences i ... Full text Link to item Cite

Certification and Specialized Competencies for Teachers in Gifted Education Programs.

Journal Article Roeper Review · 2000 Focuses on the certification and specialized competencies for teachers in gifted education programs in the United States. Inclusion of fine and performing arts to the focus of certification programs; General areas of knowledge covered by gifted education p ... Link to item Cite

Classroom to Community: Student Products as the Link.

Journal Article Gifted Child Today · 2000 This article discusses using student products to facilitate a strong link between gifted education and the community to secure support and increase understanding for the necessity of stimulating and enriching our nation's exceptional children. Guidelines f ... Full text Link to item Cite

Gifted Education and the Law.

Journal Article Gifted Child Today · 2000 This article reviews federal and state initiatives regarding gifted education. It summarizes state court decisions pertaining to gifted education and cases involving federal constitutional rights and statues. State constitutional rights and statutes are di ... Link to item Cite

A principal's guide to fundraising

Journal Article Principal (Reston, Va.) · 2000 Part of a special section on school fund-raising. School principals who are seeking supplemental funding should consider an approach known as fund development. Although long practiced by universities and colleges, fund development is seldom undertaken by e ... Link to item Cite

State Definitions for the Gifted and Talented Revisited.

Journal Article Exceptional Children · 2000 This article presents a brief history of the transition of the federal definition for students who are gifted and talented, as well as a description of other definitions that have affected state definitions. A review of state definitions in 1990 and 1998 i ... Link to item Cite

Use of nonverbal measures of intelligence in identification of culturally diverse gifted students...

Journal Article Perceptual & Motor Skills · June 1, 1999 Presents a study which identified culturally diverse, potentially gifted students in rural areas. Administration of the Culture-Fair Intelligence Test, Raven Standard Progressive Matrices and the Naglieri Nonverbal Abilities Test to students in Grades 3 th ... Cite

Fund Development: An Untapped Resource for Gifted Education.

Journal Article Gifted Child Today Magazine · 1999 Offers strategies for teachers of the gifted to increase their budgets through fund development, including annual giving, capital campaigns, endowments, and planned giving, such as irrevocable and revocable charitable gifts. Teachers are urged to do resear ... Full text Link to item Cite

Lead the Way to Leadership Education.

Journal Article Education Digest · 1999 Discusses the leadership training of children in schools. Importance of leadership development; How leadership concepts can be infused into the existing curriculum. ... Link to item Cite

Creative Ways To Raise Money for Your Gifted Program.

Journal Article Gifted Child Today Magazine · 1999 Discusses strategies for fundraising for gifted-education programs. Advocates are urged to get necessary permission and legal advice, select a creative idea for fundraising, set a goal, focus on an appropriate timeline for planning and implementing, drafti ... Full text Link to item Cite

Parents of the Gifted and Talented: The Forgotten Partner.

Journal Article Gifted Child Today Magazine · 1999 Discusses how educators can provide parents of gifted students with the skills, knowledge, and assistance necessary to nurture their children's social, emotional, and intellectual development. Strategies include developing parent workshops, encouraging par ... Full text Link to item Cite

Parents and Teachers Working Together for Advocacy through Public Relations.

Journal Article Gifted Child Today Magazine · 1999 Offers guidance for parents, teachers, and other advocates for gifted education on the use of public relations to increase local, state, and national support. Topics covered include the importance of using the media, state-level strategies, targeting the a ... Full text Link to item Cite

Planning for the Future: Leadership Education in the Schools.

Journal Article Educational Horizons · 1999 A model for developing leadership in elementary-secondary education includes infusion of leadership skills and concepts into curricula, training of teachers in the leadership development of youth, and providing mentoring experiences with community leaders. ... Link to item Cite

Residential Math and Science High Schools: A Closer Look

Journal Article Journal of Secondary Gifted Education · 1999 Provides an informative profile of the students, faculty, and curricula of each of the 11 state-supported, residential math and science high schools in the United States. The variety of programming models and extracurricular opportunities offered among the ... Full text Link to item Cite

Product Development for Gifted Students: Formulation to Reflection.

Journal Article Gifted Child Today Magazine · 1996 This article offers suggestions to help gifted students develop quality products that demonstrate their research and learning experiences. It stresses the importance of a timeline, selection of media, demonstration of higher level thinking skills, communic ... Full text Link to item Cite

Teaching technology: Multimedia presentations in the...

Journal Article Gifted Child Today Looks at the benefits of using multimedia presentations with gifted students. Classes offered by the University of Southern Mississippi; How the classes were conducted; Benefits to students; Improved student interaction. ... Full text Link to item Cite