Identifying and Nurturing the Gifted Child
How do you determine if a child is gifted? Can the gifted child be identified by a standardized test? Can the test results be gamed by test preparation? Are there different types of giftedness? Should gifted children be segregated and surrounded by other gifted children? Are teachers prepared to teach the gifted child?

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Children and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: What Classroom Teachers Should Know

There many of the cases post traumatic stress disorder in children and the causes are diverse and often underestimated. In this segment we provided educators with the basic tools for identifying possible PTSD in children and guidance on what to do if you suspect a student or child in your care may be affected.
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The Value of Arts in Education
Art as a subject is often viewed as a second class citizen in the education community. Today's guests outline the essential role that art plays in early childhood development and beyond.
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Developmentally Appropriate Discipline
Time out? Taking away toys? Take away privileges? Scold? Counsel? What does developmentally appropriate discipline look like in the classroom In this segment our guest give specific guidelines for getting classroom discipline right in early childhood settings.
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Is Standardized Testing Producing a Creativity Crisis?

Are American students falling behind in their ability to think and solve problems creatively? Are testing and developing creativity mutually exclusive? What can teachers do to encourage creativity in a climate where the emphasis is on standardized testing.
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