Gifted and Talented Education Explored by Expert
Dr Charles E Tressler Hood College spoke to Frederick County AACE at Gov Thomas Johnson High School about the gifted and talented field Its history peaks include NSSE yearbooks from 1920 1924 and 1909 and the post Sputnik era He noted traits such as pattern recognition early reading energy memory and divergent thinking and urged programs to train teachers to identify and nurture giftedness The AACE budget hearing and spring enrichment courses were highlighted by the group For further information Donna Logan coordinates courses to begin in March at various grade levels The Frederick News Post dated February 21 1900 lists the item on page A 3