Recognizing and nurturing giftedness in young children presents an important challenge to educators. Schools need to respond to their educational needs before their abilities diminish or become less recognizable to those who can do something about them.
Sometimes gifted children think they know what their parents do and do not want to hear; therefore, these children will tell parents only certain information and avoid telling them other things, such as their fears.
How to attend Gifted Education Conferences in Second LifeRoya Klingner of The Bavarian Center for Gifted and Talented Children, among the many wonderful things that she does, runs monthly meetings on giftedness in Second Life. These are usually advertised in Mary's Gifted Contacts on Facebook athttp://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_156128687756927 and on Twitter but are also advertised on The Bavarian Center for Gifted and Talented Children website.