Author: Ken Dickson

Ken Dickson

Ken Dickson has served in administration capacities for Gifted Education for over 25 years. He currently serves as Specialist for students with gifts/talents and learning disabilities for Baltimore County Public Schools in Towson, Maryland. His interests include applications of research and practices concerning academic and cultural diversity relationships. A special interest focuses on educational equity and interventions that support students’ access, support, and opportunities for learning in exceptional educational learning environments. Ken serves as a member of the Council for Exceptional Children; the Board for The Association for Gifted of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the Editorial Review Board for Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted. He is a past member of the NAGC Board of Directors and the Executive Board for the Division for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners of CEC.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Overcoming Underrepresentation in Gifted Programs, Part II: Assessment and Accommodation

This second-part column outlines assessment and accommodation strategies to reduce underrepresentation of culturally, linguistically, ethnically and socioeconomically diverse learners in gifted programs. It recommends multiple, nonbiased assessment methods, culturally responsive curriculum, clear communication, family engagement, and equitable interventions to improve identification and access.

Ken Dickson January 23, 2013

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Overcoming Underrepresentation in Gifted Programs, Part I: Attitude and Access

This article examines underrepresentation of culturally, linguistically, ethnically and socioeconomically diverse learners in gifted programs, focusing on attitude and access. It urges parent–school engagement, awareness, equitable identification practices, culturally relevant instruction, strength‑based teaching, multiple nonbiased assessments, and clear communication to improve access and opportunities.

Ken Dickson December 19, 2012