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Lela Lee   cartoonist, filmmaker - creator of "Angry Little Asian Girl" strip
 
 

Like many other gifted young actors, she has found homeschooling a way to help realize her many talents. Before switching to it, she was in public schools, always in a gifted program, and admits, "The reason I started homeschool is I was so bored in school. ... The great thing about homeschool is you can learn what you really need to learn, and you can take things that you're interested in.  "I take so many extra courses: creative writing and German, and I'm really interested in the Renaissance..." The program Jena and her mom found is through the Laurel Springs School... from interview with Jena Malone

The culture in general doesn't especially support giftedness and gifted people. I would think it's not all that different for adults or children. You sort of have to recapture yourself, and reevaluate who you are, so you're not letting other people define who you are as an individual and as a learner. from interview with Marilyn Mosley, Director of Laurel Springs School

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"We use language that is not appropriate for TV, we talk about sex and pregnancy...  Most teen sites are run by adults and everything is really sugarcoated. To reach out to teens, you have to know the language and what we look for." Ashley Power, 14, (LA Times, 3.1.00)  about her site Goosehead.com > interview with Ashley Power

 

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actor interviews:........Rachel True........Robin Tunney........Michelle Williams.....

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.. .. Jennifer Stewart Harris Hix, a grade 10 student of Fr. Walton Beach High School in Destin, Florida, attended a tennis camp at the College of William and Mary.  Jennifer, who is known as Muffin.. initiated contact with Dr. Joyce Van Tassel-Baska, Director of the Center for Gifted Education at the College, [and] spoke of the difficulty of fully pursuing her academic and artistic interests within the framework of the high school schedule...

Dr. Van Tassel-Baska encouraged her to assume a self-advocacy role within her school. ... Muffin [helped create] an independent gifted studies class... and assumed editorial responsibility for the creation of a literary magazine which she called Soliloquies. She also contributed original poetry to the anthology. Her written contributions and those of her peers are complemented by fine arts photography, including her own award-winning photographs.  She remarked: "I probably could not have created the anthology this year without this class. It has given me so much time....  Before there was no class - now, more students are selecting this option because they are being given an opportunity." from article Creating Alternatives in Talent Development: A Student Takes Action by Janine Lehane

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Adjusting to Giftedness  by Rita Richardson
Life's not always a bowl of cherries for those golden, "gifted," young people between the ages of 11 and 15. Many are beset with problems ranging from overcompetitiveness to difficulty in getting and keeping friends. ... Your gifted child may realize that she has been "blessed," but at the same time may be suffering from the "imposter" syndrome -- "Am I really that good?" crops up as a constant refrain. Some gifted kids deny their talents, burying them under a guise of "goof" or "know-it-all"; many of these kids have trouble with self-acceptance.

Creating Alternatives in Talent Development: A Student Takes Action by Janine Lehane

Fall in Love with an Idea by Melissa D. Olson
Being smart, or gifted, is not enough, especially for teenage girls. High achievement test scores, genius intelligence quotients and straight A’s tell as little about a young woman’s life as a table of contents does for a celebrity’s biography. What matters is the passion and energy a heroine brings to fulfilling her dreams. Educational psychologist Barbara Kerr calls this the ability to fall in love with an idea.

Gifted adolescent boys: Signs of neglect by Mark L. Elliott
"Scott was an extremely talented twelve year old who demonstrated strong potential in the creative arts, athletic pursuits and academic studies. He was well-liked by his peers and enjoyed the respect of his teachers. When Scott moved on to the local Catholic secondary school he decided to specialise in gymnastics and drama as well as putting considerable energy into the more traditional academic areas. ... However, before long it became clear to Scott that, in terms of the hegemonic masculine culture, gymnastics was viewed by many students (and some staff) as a less worthy pursuit; drama was viewed in a similar manner. Fortunately, Scott decided to tolerate the periodic jibes and taunts of other students and continues to develop his talent in the creative arts."

Gritty kid tomes have H'w'd thinking young by Jonathan Bing
A generation of young writers -- very young writers -- is laying seige to Hollywood. Eighteen-year-old Nick McDonell has sold his novel "Twelve" to Ted Field's Radar Pictures. And 22-year-old J.T. Leroy has sold his story collection, "The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things," to Chris Hanley's Muse Productions. "XXX" star Asia Argento plans to adapt, direct and star in the project.

Saving the Smart Kids - Are schools leaving the most gifted children behind if they don't allow them to skip ahead? By John Cloud/Thornburg, Time Magazine Sep 27, 2004
 
 

more: articles.: teen / young adult

***sites:
 

A Minor Consideration
"a non-profit organization formed to give aid and support to child actors - past, present and future."

The Artist's Magazine
".. to teach beginning, intermediate and advanced artists how to paint and draw better, and how to sell their work professionally. Artists learn firsthand from other artists via written instruction and high-quality reproductions, which guide readers step-by-step through the creative process." Arts Recognition and Talent Search -  National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts nfaa.org

DegreeAdvantage.com
"Distance learning degrees and online degree programs are designed for aspiring career professionals who just can't affort to put their career on hold while seeking a higher education degree at a traditional college. The online colleges you will find on this site provide associate, bachelor, master and doctoral degree programs designed for working adults and aspiring professionals like yourself."

FIRST
(For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a "program that brings together America's top
engineers and thousands of high-school students."

Girlstart
"a non-profit organization in Austin, Texas which encourages and empowers girls in mathematics, science, technology, and engineering. Girlstart's programs include schools, online classes, and summer and Saturday camps for girls.

The Hoagies' Gifted Page  
resources and links for  Parents, for  Educators, Counselors, Administrators and other Professionals, and for  Kids & Teens.
NEW for Sep 2005: Free Online K-8, High School and College Courses for Students
Displaced by Hurricane Katrina

Laurel Springs School
many students [including actors in online programs] are Young Artist Award nominees, winners

The Ryman Program for Young Artists [Los Angeles, CA]
"dedicated to teaching classical drawing and painting skills to talented, motivated young people as a bridge to a lifetime that expresses and appreciates the arts."

Stagedoor Manor
theatre camp in upstate New York- famous alumni of Stagedoor include Jennifer Jason Leigh, with whom Graff went to camp, Natalie Portman, Jon Cryer, Mary Stuart Masterson, Helen Slater, Robert Downey Jr.

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**books :

 
Peter L. Benson, Pamela Espeland, Judy Galbraith.  What Teens Need to Succeed: Proven, Practical Ways to Shape Your Own Future
Some teens lead healthy, productive, positive lives. Others are troubled, self-destructive, and negative about themselves and the future. What makes the difference? The presence of specific assets in their lives - not financial assets, but developmental assets including family support, self-esteem, a caring school climate, adult role models, structured time, and positive peer influence. ... [This book] inspires and empowers teens to build their own assets. It invites readers to identify the assets they already have and the ones they need, clearly describes the 40 assets identified as most essential, then gives hundreds of suggestions teens can use to develop the assets at home, at school, in the community, in the congregation, with friends, and with youth organizations. [from publisher site freespirit.com]
 

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.. .. Cherie Carter-Scott, PhD. If High School Is a Game,  Here's How to Break the Rules :  A Cutting Edge Guide to Becoming Yourself Many people asked me if I could write something to help guide teens to survive High School. I said, "No I can't, however, with [my daughter] Jennifer's help, possibly." Jenn then went into the schools and got permission to hold focus groups with teens who were willing to anonymously tell their stories. She did a terrific job, and had kids tell her how they felt, what they thought, their concerns and fears. It was from that information that we structured the ten truths: Your Body Will Change - You may like or dislike changes, but they are going to happen to your body either way, in a big way. How you deal with them will affect your happiness. You Will Be Presented with Choices - With each choice comes a consequence. Your choices will affect your future. Support Is Out There - Even though things may seem bleak, support exists.

You Will Question Authority - As you grow up, you'll find yourself wanting to challenge the rules. How you go about it will make a profound difference on the outcome. Your New Identity Will Emerge - Defining who you are requires breaking away from the old and creating a new you. The transformation occurs on the inside as well as the outside. Your Inner World Is Your Safety Zone - Developing your inner world gives you a sense of balance and a place to go that is safe. Deal with the Things You Cannot Change - There will be things you don't want to do. Learning how to deal with them is part of the game of life. Mistakes Can Be Valuable Lessons - If you did everything perfectly, you would never learn anything. Mistakes remind you of your humanity and allow you to grow. What You Make of School Is Up to You - School is a reality. How you deal with that reality affects your future. Adolescence Is the Tunnel to Your Future - Tunnels can be long, dark, and scary. The good news is that there is always light at the end of them.   photo from book site: ifhighschoolisagame.com

 
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Wenyi, a highly accomplished young woman.. went to a traditional high school in Illinois. The school offered numerous AP classes and humanities electives, but Wenyi still felt she had outgrown the place by her junior year.

The curriculum didn’t challenge her. The school didn’t value intellectual talents like it could have. Once, an assembly intended to honor many student accomplishments became a rally for the football team > from the book: Jan & Bob Davidson. Genius Denied

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Jim Delisle, et al. When Gifted Kids Don't Have All the Answers: How to Meet Their Social and Emotional Needs

Julie Ellis. Girls, Women and Giftedness

"When a gifted young woman shies away from full development of her gift, we must ask why. Why would someone leave an important resource untapped? We have looked for answers in education, culture, economics, biology. We have found doors closed; opportunities lacking; society saying, 'Girls can't do that.' ... Why do we go along with status quo feminine roles? Why do we believe the stereotypes?... We need to know how and why forces external to ourselves can squelch vital parts of our true selves." Carolyn Weyand, PhD from the book.

Judy Galbraith, et al. The Gifted Kids Survival Guide: A Teen Handbook

Grace Llewellyn. The Teenage Liberation Handbook: How to Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education

Evelyn McFarlane, James Saywell.  IF... Questions for Teens

[excerpt:]  "If . . . is a book, a game, or even a journal to start you asking questions
of yourself, of your best friend, on a date or at a party. Try to guess people's answers
first; fill in the margins of the book with your own new questions; send out a juicy one
on the Internet and collect great replies; or have your friends write down their answers
on the pages to look back on later in life. Make it an adventure!
   [ sample questions :
* If you were to predict what your generation will contribute to the world, what would, you say?
* If you were to name the person you try to act like the most, who would it be?
* If you were to name a belief you hold that is different from that of all of your friends, what would it be?
* If you were to pick any three friends to go to college with, who would you choose?
* If you and your close friends secretly agreed to start a new fashion trend, what would it be like?
* If you invented a new video game, what would it be like?
* If you had to give up TV for one year, what would you do with your extra time?
* If you could have starred in any music video in history, which would it be?

Lisa Rivero. Creative Home Schooling for Gifted Children: A Resource Guide

To nurture full potential, home schooling integrates and synthesizes the intellectual, social, and emotional realms by giving a child the space, time, and understanding necessary to begin the process of discovering his or her true self. We could call it "whole child" home schooling, or home schooling for the love of learning, since learning is an inherent part of being human. Home schooling for full potential is neither self-serving nor isolating. Rather, it can be an ongoing, lifelong process of becoming more fully who we are and who we are meant to be, both as individuals and as members of society. [from publisher site: giftedbooks.com]
 

Ellen Winner. Gifted Children : Myths and Realities

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