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Learn more about mathematical giftedness, online teaching, and supporting gifted and twice exceptional learners through perfectionism, existential questions, and the search for meaning. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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In this issue…★ Understanding Mathematical Giftedness: Characteristics that distinguish mathematically gifted learners and their implications for identification and instruction. ★ Teaching Gifted Learners Online: Examining how teacher adaptability influences engagement, learning, and development in virtual environments for gifted students. ★ Exceptionally Ordinary podcast: Exploring practical strategies for supporting gifted and twice-exceptional learners as they navigate existential questions, perfectionism, and the search for meaning. |
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Exceptionally Ordinary Podcast
The Deepest End: Gifted Minds and Existential Dread (Part 3)How can parents and educators meaningfully support gifted learners who wrestle with life's biggest questions? In the final episode of this Exceptionally Ordinary series, we move beyond understanding existential concerns to explore practical strategies for responding with empathy, curiosity, and respect for gifted learners' intellectual and emotional experiences. The conversation examines why emotional validation alone is often not enough, the importance of fostering agency rather than avoidance, and how approaches such as bibliotherapy can help gifted and twice-exceptional learners process complex emotions. We also discuss perfectionism, spiritual questioning, and ways to support students whose deep thinking often outpaces their ability to navigate the world around them. |
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Welcome to The Research Recess! Grab a coffee and step away from the grading pile or the team meeting. This is your mental playground for the latest data, insights, and breakthroughs in gifted and 2e education.
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Who are the Mathematically Gifted? A Systematic Review of the Research on Cognitive CharacteristicsThis systematic review aimed to explore the cognitive characteristics of mathematically gifted individuals. We presented our findings under two major themes: domain-specific and domain-general abilities. Research that investigated domain-specific abilities suggested that problem-solving, mathematical creativity, and mathematical reasoning were essential characteristics of mathematical giftedness whereas some domain-general abilities including perceptual abilities, visual-spatial ability, memory, and reasoning were found to contribute to mathematical giftedness. We also noted several within-group variations, suggesting a complex interaction of cognitive traits. Our results call for brand new frameworks on mathematical giftedness as… |
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Teacher Adaptability and Student Development in Online Teaching Environments: A Survey of Teachers of Chinese Mathematics Competitions for Gifted StudentsDespite advancements in information and technology, the benefits of online education for mathematically gifted students remain under-explored. In response, this study investigated the impacts of teacher competencies on students’ sustainable development in online mathematics competition education, examining the mediating role of teaching practice and the moderating role of teacher adaptability. Based on survey data from 289 Chinese mathematics competition teachers, the current research yielded the following findings: (1) Online teaching efficacy exerted a stronger positive influence on sustainable development compared with competition teaching professionalism, establishing the crucial role of technological competence in online education. (2) Teaching engagement and teaching practice significantly… |
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HAGT Tools, Services, & Resources
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The Das-Churchville ORB© System: From Observation to ActionThe Das-Churchville ORB© System (Observation & Response-to-Behavior) is a practical tool designed to help educators make sense of the behaviors they observe in diverse learners in mixed-ability classrooms. The system empowers educators to systematically observe and document student behavior across five key domains: Academic Engagement, Social-Emotional Functioning, Communication, Sensory & Motor Skills, and Memory & Processing. Structured observation of specific behavioral indicators flags areas of concern on a four-level rating scale, which are then mapped to possible underlying needs and evidence-informed strategies, turning classroom observation into clear, actionable recommendations. |
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HAGT PRISM© Questionnaire: Personalizing the Picture of Highly Able LearnersThe HAGT PRISM© Questionnaire (Profile of Reasoning, Interests, Supports, and Motivation) is a free, interactive tool designed to better understand and support highly able learners in grades 2–8. Developed to be used by educators and families, the questionnaire is completed by the student to draw out their strengths, interests, and support needs and generates a personalized learning profile to inform classroom practice and individualized support. |
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School Leadership Strategies: Explore HAGT’s Whole-School Approaches for Advanced LearnersLooking to strengthen support for highly able students across your school? HAGT provides guidance for school leaders committed to equity and excellence through whole-school models, strategic staffing, and flexible pathways for advanced learning. Explore research-informed strategies, proven program models, and practical tools designed for sustainable, schoolwide implementation. Whether you're just getting started or refining your systems, we invite you to partner with us to lead meaningful change. |
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HAGT Courses & Conferences
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Register for the Challenge for All Summit Today!Join us on February 5 and 6, 2027, for the Challenge for All Summit Virtual Edition. With engaging keynote presentations, practical breakout sessions, interactive discussions, and the continued EmpowerEd Strand for LSAs and TAs, the Summit is designed to equip educators with ideas they can take back to their schools immediately. Register before late registration fees apply and reserve your spot today. |
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Faculty Professional Development: Register for HAGT’s Challenge for All Winter & Spring Flex CoursesWinter Session 2026: November 30, 2026 - January 30, 2027
Spring Session 2027: March 1, 2027 - May 2, 2027 Looking to better support advanced learners? HAGT offers a faculty Professional Learning Series for educators at all levels. With flexible asynchronous courses, you can build expertise in foundations, practical strategies, and specialized topics in gifted education. Earn 45 professional development hours. Contact us about graduate credit through SUNY, and gain real-world strategies to transform your teaching. |
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Learning Support Assistants: Register for the Neurodiversity Support Specialist ProgramWinter Session 2026: November 30, 2026 - January 30, 2027
Spring Session 2027: March 1, 2027 - May 2, 2027 Supporting neurodiverse learners effectively requires more than just good intentions—it takes knowledge, skill, and confidence. Our Neurodiversity Support Specialist Certification Program is designed for learning support assistants who are ready to deepen their understanding of neurodiversity and apply practical strategies that improve student outcomes. Whether you're new to the role or have years of experience, this certification program equips you to support all learners, including those with learning difficulties, giftedness, or twice-exceptionality (2e), with clarity and confidence. |
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Perfiles Complejos: Un programa de certificación para educadores latinoamericanosSesión de fin de año de 2026: 30 de noviembre de 2026 - 30 de enero de 2027
Sesión de inicio de año de 2027: 1 de marzo de 2027 - 2 de mayo de 2027 «Perfiles Complejos» es un programa de certificación profesional bilingüe compuesto por tres cursos, diseñado específicamente para educadores y líderes escolares de habla hispana en contextos escolares latinoamericanos e internacionales. Desde los marcos conceptuales fundamentales hasta las herramientas listas para usar en el aula y el liderazgo a nivel sistémico, cada curso contribuye a la obtención de la certificación completa de HAGT. No importa en qué punto de tu trayectoria con HAGT te encuentres, siempre hay un punto de partida para ti. |
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Stay connected for more insights, opportunities, and resources in the next issue of The Navigator! In the meantime, explore our website for additional ways to support highly able learners. The Navigator is dedicated to helping schools and families navigate the education of highly able/gifted & talented (HAGT) and twice-exceptional (2e) learners. You’ll find research insights, practical strategies, and meaningful tools to help advanced learners grow and excel.
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