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Davidson Young Scholars
and their parents receive support through:
Free Consulting Services
Families have access to
the Davidson Institute’s team of Family Consultants, who provide
individualized services based on each child’s unique needs. Here are
some of the ways we can help:
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Educational Planning and Advocacy
– we offer guidance,
resources and information regarding options that appropriately
challenge profoundly gifted students' advanced abilities, such as
homeschooling, private or public schools, grade and/or subject
acceleration, and distance learning. Assistance is also available
in preparing for school meetings, providing information to school
personnel, and actively advocating for the Young Scholar's
educational needs.
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Talent
Development – we partner with parents and
their children to identify the path they want to take and the pace
that fits their changing needs. This may include helping with
locating mentors, special classes, camps, or other resources that
will nurture the child's area(s) of passion.
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Child and Adolescent Development
– we address the whole child by helping locate
resources about common developmental issues such as perfectionism,
underachievement and peer relationships, as well as learning-based
exceptionalities and disabilities like ADHD, dyslexia, and
dysgraphia.
A Community of
Peers
We value the
importance of peer relationships, both for parents and Young Scholars,
and encourage connections through:
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An Online Community –
featuring a private website, bulletin boards, emailing lists, and
expert-led seminars.
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An Annual Summit – once a
year, Davidson Young Scholars and their parents have the opportunity
to meet in person at an organized event designed to promote
friendships and learning.
Eligibility
Applicants must be between the ages of 5 and 16 at the time of
application; must be a U.S. citizen residing in the United States or a
permanent U.S. resident; and demonstrate evidence of extreme
intellectual precocity with scores at or above the 99.9th
percentile on specific intelligence and achievement tests. For the
Davidson Young Scholars Qualification Criteria and other information
about this program, please visit
www.DavidsonGifted.org/YoungScholars.
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