AUTHOR Larsh, Edward B.; And Others TITLE Gifted and Talented Preschool Programs: Why Not in

Abstract

Described are four preschool programs for gifted children at the preschool level, and discussed are components of a good preschool program for the gifted and talented. It is believed that programs for the gifted can easily be included in a Head Start program. Reported are the results of on-site visits to two programs in Utah which resulted in recommendations such as the importance of inservice training and the need for curriculum based on development of problem solving skills. Briefly described are two other programs which stress skills such as creativity and decision making. Meetings with parents are reported to have shown agreement that the gifted child needs an enriched program but disagreement concerning whether gifted children should be in segregated or integrated settings. A goad preschool program for the gifted and talented is seen to require identification of comprehensive objectives, provision for pupi