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14Jan
09Jan
MHS Wins 2024 Excellence in Equity Awards
The top PreK-20 companies, products, and leaders with clear contributions to equity and access were identified across 29 unique award categories. The American Consortium for Equity in Education recently announced that MHS’ Naglieri General Ability Tests™ was named a winner of the 2024 Excellence in Equity – Industry Impact Award...
01Oct
Addressing Inequity in Gifted Education
“The Naglieri General Ability Tests has allowed us to identify students who were previously overlooked. When comparing data using previous screeners [and identification tools], we noted an increase in the number of Hispanic and Black students discovered. Now, we can provide support through our talent development program and attempt to overcome barriers...
15Feb
Shining Bright: Understanding and Supporting Twice-Exceptional Youth
The true story shared below captures the ongoing journey of a remarkable boy and his parents as they navigate the complexities of growing up with a unique blend of gifts and challenges, a blend that makes him twice-exceptional. A student’s journey “My son is three, and he is a wonder. He never...
31Oct
Equity By Design: The Naglieri General Ability Tests
It’s easy to recognize that gifted education programs have the power to change lives. Longitudinal studies have demonstrated that when students with high ability have access to gifted and talented services, many blossom into high-achieving adults, poised to make significant contributions to society1,2. However, the barriers to entry often include...
20Sep
Unlocking Potential with MHS’ Naglieri General Ability Tests
In a report from the Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute at Purdue University, it’s estimated that as many as half of gifted students, some 3.6 million children in the U.S. may be missing out on gifted education. Tressa Wright previously worked with a gifted education team for a school district...
20Jan
Finding High Ability Using the Naglieri General Ability Tests
In the context of giftedness assessment, tests are often the gatekeepers to opportunity. Historically, nonverbal tests were a student’s only means of demonstrating their ability while remaining largely free from knowledge acquired in an educational environment. Unfortunately, to be eligible for gifted and advanced programs, many states require proof of...
23Jun
Addressing Challenges in Equitably Identifying English Language Learners
The formal identification of high ability students with limited English language proficiency has been an ongoing challenge with respect to the goals of equity. The Naglieri General Ability Tests (Naglieri, Brulles, & Landsdowne, 2021) have been developed to combat these challenges in testing and provide a more equitable solution. The...
16May
The Naglieri General Ability Tests: Equitable Assessment of Gifted Students
Jack A. Naglieri, Ph.D. is an Emeritus Professor of Psychology at George Mason University and Senior Research Scientist at the Devereux Center for Resilient Children. Dr. Naglieri has focused his efforts on theoretical and practical issues concerning equitable assessment of intelligence, diagnosis of learning disabilities, academic interventions, and social emotional...
21Apr
A Gifted Service Model That Promotes Diversity and Inclusion
The interview below has been edited for length and clarity. First, I’d like to get a little bit of background on the current landscape of gifted service models. Which delivery models are most prevalent among gifted programs in the United States today? DINA: The four most popular models are: cluster grouping, enrichment...