Resource Articles, Columns, Special Issues, and Blog Posts
Impacts of a Residential STEM Program on Increasing Interest in Computer Science Careers
for Gifted Female Students
Clark, T., Akdeniz, H., Roberts, J. L., & Breedlove, L. (2024). Impacts of a residential
STEM program on increasing interest in computer science careers for gifted female
students. Gifted Education International, 40(3), 328-346. https://doi.org/10.1177/02614294241268310
Preparing High-Ability Students for College: Enrichment and Acceleration Experiences
Clark, T., Roberts, J. L., & Breedlove, L. (2024). Preparing high-ability students
for college: Enrichment and acceleration experiences. Parenting for High Potential, 13(3), 11-14.
Making Choices for Summer Programming
Roberts, J. L., Clark, T., Makel, M., & Pei, M. (2023). Making choices for summer
programming. Parenting for High Potential, 12(2), 4 – 8. https://www.wku.edu/gifted/students/nagcarticlejune2023.pdf
The Gatton Academy: A residential STEM program
Clark, T., & Roberts, J. L. (2022). The Gatton Academy: A residential STEM program,
Proceedings of 12th International Group for Mathematical Creativity and Giftedness,
Las Vegas, NV, 122 – 127, https://d-nb.info/1268386723/34
What are excellence gaps and how can we close them?
Clark, T., & Roberts, J. (2018). What are excellence gaps and how can we close them?
An interview with Jonathan Plucker and Scott Peters. Gifted and Talented International, 33(1-2), 64 – 70.
Clark, T. (2016). International meeting report: Underrepresented groups in the United States. ECHA News, 30(1), 21.
Roberts, J. L., Breedlove, L., & Strode, D. B. (2016). Experiential learning at The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky. Gifted Child Today, 39(4), 228-235.
"Speaking Out: Advocacy -- Advocating for Creative Thinking"
Roberts, J. L. (2016, Summer). Speaking out: Advocacy -- Advocating for Creative Thinking,
TAG Update, 3.
"Speaking Out: Advocacy -- The Elementary and Secondary Education Act"
Roberts, J. L. (2016, Winter). Speaking out: Advocacy -- The Elementary and Secondary
Education Act, TAG Update, 3.
"What A Child Doesn't Learn"
Inman, T. (2016, Winter). What a child doesn't learn, TAG Update, 1.
"Current Status of Twice-Exceptional Students: A Look at Legislation and Policy in
the United States"
Pereira, N., Knotts, J. D., & Roberts, J. L. (2015). Current status of twice-exceptional
students: A look at legislation and policy in the United States. Gifted and Talented International, 30(1-2), 122-134.
"The Importance of Challenge for Thinking and Learning"
Inman, T. F. (2015). The importance of challenge for thinking and learning. Illinois Association for Gifted Children Journal. 4-7.
"Innovation and STEM Schools"
Roberts, J. L. (2015). Innovation and STEM schools, NCSSS Journal, 28-29.
"Promoting Excellence and Continuous Progress Through Products"
Roberts, J. L., and Inman, T. F. (2015). Promoting excellence and continuous progress
through products.TEMPO, Journal of the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented, 36(1), 6-14.
"State Law and Policy Related to Twice-Exceptional Learners"
Roberts, J. L., Pereira, N., & Knotts, J. D. (2015). State law and policy related
to twice-exceptional learners: Implications for practitioners and policymakers. Gifted Child Today, 38(4), 215-219.
Twice Exceptional Learners
Coleman, M. R., & Roberts, J. L. (2015) [Special Issue on Twice-Exceptional Learners].
Gifted Child Today, 38(4).
"Commentary on Ambrose’s Borrowing Insights from Other Disciplines to Strengthen the
Conceptual Foundations for Gifted Education"
Inman, T. F. (2015, December). Commentary on Ambrose’s borrowing insights from other
disciplines to strengthen the conceptual foundations for gifted education. International Journal for Talent Development and Creativity, 3(2), 141.
"Advocacy: What Is Your Message?"
Roberts, J. L. (2015, Summer). Advocacy: What is your message? TAG Update, 8.
"Advocacy: Time to Advocate for Academic Excellence"
Roberts, J. L. (2015, Spring). Advocacy: Time to advocate for academic excellence,
TAG Update, 6.
"Speaking Out: Advocacy"
Roberts, J. L. (2015, Winter). Speaking out: Advocacy, TAG Update, 11.
"Development of a Student Interest in Mathematics Scale for Gifted and Talented Programming
Identification"
Wininger, S. R., Adkins, O., Inman, T. F., & Roberts, J. R. (2014). Development of
a student interest in mathematics scale for gifted and talented programming identification.
Journal of Advanced Academics. 25(4), 403-421.
"Developing STEM Talent among Diverse Learners"
Roberts, J. L. (2014, Spring). Developing STEM talent among diverse learners, National Consortium of Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology
Journal, 19(1), 18-19.
"Get on Board for Academic Excellence"
Roberts, J. L. (April 4, 2014) Guest Writer. Get on board for academic excellence.
Public Engagement & Ed Reform, Education Week.
Creativity: An Essential Component in STEM Learning
Roberts, J. L. (2014, February). Creativity: An essential component in STEM learning.
World Innovation Summit for Education, Qatar Foundation.
Special Issue on Special Schools
Roberts, J.L. Guest Editor, (2013, Summer). [Special Issue on Special Schools]. Gifted Child Today, 6(3).
"The Gatton Academy: A Case Study of a State Residential High School with a Focus
on Mathematics and Science"
Roberts, J. L. (2013, July). The Gatton Academy: A case study of a state residential
high school with a focus on mathematics and science. Gifted Child Today. 36(3), 193-200.
"The DAP Tool: A protocol for developing and assessing products"
Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2013, June) The DAP Tool: A protocol for developing
and assessing products. The Exchange: The Gifted Education Newsletter. Ministry of Education (Singapore), 1-6.
"Advocacy: Taking STEM from Idea to Action for Talent Development"
Roberts, J. L. (2012, May). Advocacy: Taking STEM from idea to action for talent development.
National Consortium of Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science, and
Technology Journal.
"If Not You—Who? Teachers as Advocates"
Roberts, J. L., & Siegle, D. (2012, January). If not you—who? Teachers as advocates.
Gifted Child Today, 35(1), 58-61.
"Implementing the NAGC Pre-K-Grade 12 Standards in the Classroom"
Roberts, J. L. (2011). Implementing the NAGC Pre-K-Grade 12 Standards in the classroom.
TEMPO, Journal of the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented, 31(2), 25-29.
"Making the Gold Standard School a Reality"
Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2011, June). Making the gold standard school a reality.
Parenting for High Potential, 24-25.
"Talent Development in STEM Disciplines: Developing Talent that Leads to Innovation"
Roberts, J. L. (2011, Spring). Talent development in STEM disciplines: Developing
talent that leads to innovation. National Consortium of Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology
Journal, 10-11.
"Advocacy: A Checklist to Guide Your Advocacy for a Gold Standard School"
Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2010, December). Advocacy: A checklist to guide your
advocacy for a gold standard school. Parenting for High Potential, 21-23.
"Talent Development in STEM Disciplines: Diversity - Cast a Wide Net"
Roberts, J. L., (2010, Fall).Talent development in STEM disciplines: Diversity -- Cast a wide net. National Consortium of Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology
Journal, 10-12.
"Talent Development in STEM Disciplines: Sparking innovators"
Roberts, J. L. (2010, Spring). Talent development in STEM disciplines: Sparking innovators.
National Consortium of Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology
Journal, 7-9.
"Lessons Learned: A Case Study of Advocating for a Specialized School of Mathematics
and Science"
Roberts, J. L. (2010, January). Lessons learned: A case study of advocating for a
specialized school of mathematics and science, Roeper Review, 32(1), 42-47.
"Advocacy: What's Fair: Advocating for Excellence"
Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2010, June). Advocacy: What's fair: Advocating for
excellence. Parenting for High Potential, 9-10.
"What a Child Doesn't Learn"
Inman, T. F. (2009). What a child doesn't learn. KAGE Update, (4): 1, 6, 7.
"Advocacy: The Importance of Joining Your State Gifted Association"
Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2009, December). Advocacy: The importance of joining
your state gifted association. Parenting for High Potential, 9-10.
"Talent Development in STEM Disciplines: A Golden Opportunity for Specialized Secondary
Schools"
Roberts, J. L. (2009, Fall). Talent development in STEM disciplines: A golden opportunity
for specialized secondary schools. National Consortium of Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology
Journal, 17-19.
"Advocacy: Communicating Powerful and Timely Advocacy Messages"
Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2009, June). Advocacy: Communicating powerful and
timely advocacy messages. Parenting for High Potential, 9-11.
"Preparing Student Leaders to Make a Difference: Adult Guides are Key"
Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2009, Spring). Preparing student leaders to make a
difference: Adult guides are key, Gifted Education Communicator, 40(1), 34-38. Roberts,
J. L. (2008, March). Talent development: A "must" for the future. Phi Delta Kappan, 89(7), 501-506.
"Advocates: Getting Started as an Advocate"
Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2008, December). Advocates: Getting started as an
advocate. Parenting for High Potential, 17-18.
"Effective Advocates: Partner with STEM to Enhance Opportunities for Gifted Children"
Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2008, September). Effective advocates: Partner with
STEM to enhance opportunities for gifted children. Parenting for High Potential, 7-8.
"Effective Advocates: The ABC's of Advocacy"
Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2008, March). Effective advocates: The abc's of advocacy.
Parenting for High Potential, 28-29.
"Effective Advocates: The Time is Now"
Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2007, December). Effective advocates: The time is
now: Talk to your legislators. Parenting for High Potential, 28-29.
"Policies Related to State Residential Schools of Mathematics and Science"
Roberts, J. L. (2007). Policies related to state residential schools of mathematics
and science. Journal of Schools of Choice: Research, Theory, and Practice, 1(4), 13-23.
"Effective Advocates: Always Alert"
Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2007, September). Effective advocates: Always on the
alert. Parenting for High Potential, 14-15.
"Effective Advocates: Communicating with Decision Makers"
Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2007, June). Effective advocates: Communicating with
decision makers. Parenting for High Potential, 28-29.
"Effective Advocates: What's in a Word?"
Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2007, March). Effective advocates: What's in a word?
Parenting for High Potential, 28.
"Effective Advocates: Lifelong Advocacy"
Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2006, December). Effective advocates: Becoming a lifelong
advocate. Parenting for High Potential, 26-27.
"Effective Advocates: Communicate Effectively"
Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2006, September). Effective advocates: Communicate
effectively. Parenting for High Potential, 8-9.
"Effective Advocates: Craft Your Message"
Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2006, June). Effective advocates: Craft your message.
Parenting for High Potential, 24-25.
"Effective Advocates: Find Kindred Spirits"
Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2006, March). Effective advocates: Find kindred spirits
. Parenting for High Potential, 25.
"Leadership: A 'Must' for Gifted Kids"
Roberts, J. L. (Guest Ed.). (2004). Leadership: A "must" for gifted kids. [Special
Issue]. Gifted Child Today. 27(1).
Social and Emotional Development
Roberts, J.L. (Guest Ed.). (2004, Winter). [Special Issue on Social and Emotional
Development]. Gifted Child Today, 27(1).
"Building Advocacy with a Public Relations Campaign"
Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2003, March). Building advocacy with a public relations
campaign. Parenting for High Potential. 24-27.
"Mentoring and Your Child: Developing a Successful Relationship"
Roberts, J. L., & Inman, T. F. (2001, December). Mentoring and your child: Developing
a successful relationship. Parenting for High Potential. 8-11.
"The Top 10 Events Creating Gifted Education for the New Century"
Roberts, J. L. (1999, November/December). The Top 10 Events Creating Gifted Education
for the New Century. Gifted Child Today Magazine. 53-55.
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