Graduate Program
Curriculum and Instruction
Degree Name
Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
Semester of Degree Completion
Fall 2019
Thesis Director
Alexis Jones
Thesis Committee Member
Sham'ah Md-Yunus
Thesis Committee Member
Melissa L. Jones-Bromenshenkel
Abstract
Gifted students have enormous potential, yet there are few consistent opportunities for gifted students to receive challenging instruction. Drawing upon literature detailing the history of gifted education nationally and in Illinois, this study sought to find what services were currently offered to Illinois students, and if the opportunities for gifted students were related to a district’s state funding tier. Findings indicated that the elementary gifted services being offered and the ways in which eligibility is determined were inconsistent among districts. In addition, many districts who offer gifted services are using local/community funds in order to provide services regardless of their funding tier. Very little federal or state funding, nor mandates regarding gifted education, has led to the inconsistency of elementary gifted education in Illinois districts.
Recommended Citation
Wilkinson, Danielle, "Gifted Education in Elementary Schools" (2019). Masters Theses. 4673.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/4673
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Education Economics Commons, Elementary Education Commons, Elementary Education and Teaching Commons, Gifted Education Commons
