Critical Components of a Summer Enrichment Program for Urban Low-Income Gifted Students. (January 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kaul, Corina R.; Johnsen, Susan K.; Witte, Mary M.; Saxon, Terrill F.
• Is Part Of: Gifted child today. Volume 38:Number 1(2015:Jan.)
• Page Start: 32
• Page End: 40
• Publication Date: 2015-01
• Subjects: gifted students -- enrichment -- low income -- program effectiveness -- college preparation; Gifted children -- Education -- Periodicals; Gifted children -- Periodicals; 371.95
• DOI: 10.1177/1076217514556533
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1076-2175

Abstract

Effective program models are needed for low-income youth. This article describes one successful summer enrichment program, University for Young People's Project Promise, and outlines three key components of a Partnership for Promoting Potential in Low-Income Gifted Students (Partnership Model), which is based on Lee, Olszewski-Kubilius, and Peternel's model. The Partnership Model provides a multi-generational perspective and framework for designing and enhancing summer enrichment programs.