Part Two of Beyond the Labels: Recognizing Talent in Every Community

Characteristics of Gifted Students: Finding Giftedness in Diverse Classrooms In this learning module, educators learn about the different characteristics that may provide clues to a child's gifted potential. Special attention is paid to how culture, language, and economic status shape how these characteristics may manifest in a student. Understanding this is a critical step to ensuring schools do not mistakenly misconstrue differences as deficits.