Performance of Students In a Middle School Gifted and Talented Academy Program: Implications for School Leaders

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dc.contributor.advisorWatson, Margaret
dc.contributor.advisorHolland, Patricia E.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBorneman, Robert C.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberCrowell, Ethan
dc.creatorNichols, Jacob Austin 1978-
dc.date.accessioned2015-08-24T03:46:27Z
dc.date.available2015-08-24T03:46:27Z
dc.date.createdMay 2013
dc.date.issued2013-05
dc.date.updated2015-08-24T03:46:27Z
dc.description.abstractPublic education reform combined with the school choice movement calls for middle school leaders to offer a competitive and differentiated educational experience that meets middle school learners at their level. While some students need on-level education, there is a large population of learners that crave and require accelerated options. This study analyzed standardized test scores and number of high school credits earned by middle school gifted and talented (GT) students. This study compared the performance of GT students that attended a GT academy program with those that attended their zoned middle school. The study found that there was little to no difference on TAKS scores for the two groups. The GT Academy students earned an average of 2.13 more high school credits than the zoned district GT students. School leaders that want to challenge gifted students should consider accelerated programs to meet the needs of advanced students.
dc.description.departmentEducational Leadership and Cultural Studies, Department of
dc.format.digitalOriginborn digital
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10657/1035
dc.language.isoeng
dc.rightsThe author of this work is the copyright owner. UH Libraries and the Texas Digital Library have their permission to store and provide access to this work. Further transmission, reproduction, or presentation of this work is prohibited except with permission of the author(s).
dc.subjectGifted students
dc.subjectTalented
dc.subjectMiddle schools
dc.subjectGT Academy
dc.subjectMiddle school students
dc.subjectTAKS Reading and TAKS Math
dc.subjectHigh School Credits
dc.subjectAcceleration
dc.subjectHigh-ability students
dc.subject.otherProfessional leadership
dc.titlePerformance of Students In a Middle School Gifted and Talented Academy Program: Implications for School Leaders
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dc.type.genreThesis
thesis.degree.collegeCollege of Education
thesis.degree.departmentEducational Leadership and Cultural Studies, Department of
thesis.degree.disciplineProfessional Leadership
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Houston
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Education

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