Author: Sharon J. Lynch, Ph.D.

Sharon J. Lynch, Ph.D.

Sharon Lynch is a professor of secondary education at the Graduate School of Education and Human Development of the George Washington University, and is a former Associate Director of The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth.

Education & Homeschooling

Should Gifted Students Be Grade-Advanced

This article examines educational acceleration for gifted students, outlining options (grade-skipping, subject acceleration, enrichment), evidence of academic and social benefits, and potential gaps or risks. It recommends individual assessment, parental and school collaboration, careful planning, and continuity to support successful transitions.

Sharon J. Lynch, Ph.D. September 15, 2011