The Templeton Report at Age 1: A Nation Deceived Dr. Nicholas Colangelo Dr. Susan Assouline The University of Iowa Dr. Miraca Gross The University of New South Wales Dr. Nicholas Colangelo Dr. Susan Assouline The University of Iowa Dr. Miraca Gross The University of New South Wales

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Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development A Nation Deceived At Age 1 Online Survey: –9 Questions –1 Open-Ended Field for Comments –Two Main Groups: State Education Leaders General Population Online Survey: –9 Questions –1 Open-Ended Field for Comments –Two Main Groups: State Education Leaders General Population

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development N% Classroom Teacher 24910% Gifted Ed Specialist 59623% School Administrator 1335% School Personnel 773% University Faculty/Staff 1175% Parent % Other 2218% Total % General Population

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development Country of Residence N=2597 Respondents came from 30 different countries.

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development Yes, I’ve Read Both Volumes Yes, I’ve Read Parts of It Yes, But I’ve Not Read It No USn= %40%20%17% Internationaln=553 6%14%22%58% TotalN= %35%20%26% Are you aware of A Nation Deceived?

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development Yes, I’ve Read Both Volumes Yes, I’ve Read Parts of It Yes, But I’ve Not Read It No Classroom Teacher n=249 9%29%28%35% Gifted Ed Specialist n=596 27%49%19%6% School Administrator n=133 20%38%17%26% School Personnel n=77 10%34%18%38% University Faculty/Staff n=117 29%43%9%19% Parent n= %29%21%32% Other n=221 20%26%17%37% Total N= %35%20%26% Are you aware of A Nation Deceived?

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development The Title of the Report is: N=1740* *Respondents who said they were not aware of the report did not complete the following items.

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development Overall Educational Impact N=1739*

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development Changing attitudes and beliefs in a positive direction regarding acceleration? N=1733*

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development Changing policies and procedures in a positive direction regarding acceleration? N=1711*

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development Impact On Educators Outside the Field N=1735*

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development Impact On Educators Within the Field N=1741*

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development N=1731* What Has the Report Done for You In Your Educational Role?

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development It Has Been A Major Help It Has Been Some Help It Has Had No Effect It Has Had A Negative Effect Classroom Teacher n=139 18%49%32%1% Gifted Ed Specialist n=528 25%54%21%0.6% School Administrator n=91 23%47%26%3% School Personnel n=41 24%49%24%2% University Faculty/Staff n=90 37%37%27%0% Parent n=717 24%45%30%0.4% Other n=125 30%46%22%2% Total N=1731* 25%48%26%1% What Has the Report Done for You In Your Educational Role?

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development Comments 1261 total comments The following is a random selection of those comments: 1261 total comments The following is a random selection of those comments: “Well done. We have cited the report as a key item in our district’s acceleration policy/procedures and find it instrumental.”

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development “The report needs more publicity.” “Keep it in the news - information needs to get out to parents and general population as well as non-gifted educators.” “Parents need to hear more about this valuable report.” Comments

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development “Great resource! I’ve found it very helpful in my advocacy efforts for gifted students and as an educational resource for educators/administrators. Many times “proof” that acceleration works is warranted by educators and the report is the perfect answer.” “Great resource! I’ve found it very helpful in my advocacy efforts for gifted students and as an educational resource for educators/administrators. Many times “proof” that acceleration works is warranted by educators and the report is the perfect answer.” Comments

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development “In this time of everything being “research based” A Nation Deceived has supplied folks in the trenches with powerful ammunition.” “As a parent, I didn’t feel so alone in my advocacy for accelerated education for my pre-teens.” Comments

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development “The impact of the report is, unfortunately, minimal in my school district, which believes that children move in a lock-step fashion academically.” “I presented the research to our school district to help advocate for my son and heard, “Well, I’m sure there is just as much evidence against acceleration if we looked.” Comments

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development “In our school district we encouraged every administrator to get a copy. We used it when we began to develop our policy for subject and grade acceleration and early entrance. I wish I could state that all are on board but that is far from true, however we do not have the level of resistance that we had three years ago.” “In our school district we encouraged every administrator to get a copy. We used it when we began to develop our policy for subject and grade acceleration and early entrance. I wish I could state that all are on board but that is far from true, however we do not have the level of resistance that we had three years ago.” Comments

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development “This has been one of the most useful publications that I’ve used for acceleration advocacy ever! It puts the much-researched information on acceleration in an easy to use format, yet provides more in-depth documentation for those people who require it. I’m truly grateful for this report!!!” “This has been one of the most useful publications that I’ve used for acceleration advocacy ever! It puts the much-researched information on acceleration in an easy to use format, yet provides more in-depth documentation for those people who require it. I’m truly grateful for this report!!!” Comments

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development “Reading a summary of the report a year ago refueled my determination to advocate for my gifted daughter in public school. Emboldened to take a stronger position, I was at long last able to convince school authorities to allow her to skip a grade. Thanks!” “Reading a summary of the report a year ago refueled my determination to advocate for my gifted daughter in public school. Emboldened to take a stronger position, I was at long last able to convince school authorities to allow her to skip a grade. Thanks!” Comments

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development “Consider a translation to other languages for further dissemination to other continents/audiences.” “It is a helpful tool for me in justifying programs needs for my gifted students.” Comments

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development “The report solidified my own thoughts, however, that [the report] might have been preaching to the choir. This report really needs to be read by individuals NOT in the area of gifted and talented. I want to thank you for supplying multiple copies to me…I appreciated the resource greatly.” “The report solidified my own thoughts, however, that [the report] might have been preaching to the choir. This report really needs to be read by individuals NOT in the area of gifted and talented. I want to thank you for supplying multiple copies to me…I appreciated the resource greatly.” Comments

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development “I find the subject of giftedness to be an unpopular and politically unsupported subject…I think if this report could be disseminated to more legislators who hold the purse strings and get support at the state level, there would be more trickle down support. Thank you for the report and research.” Comments

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development “This is much needed credible information for us to use as we advocate for students’ increased learning options.” “As an advocate for the gifted population, I fully support this worthwhile effort. However, in a system which doesn’t allow for acceleration of elementary students, I feel my hands are tied.” Comments

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development “The message still needs to get out there. I don’t hear about this outside the field of gifted education.” “Since the report was published, my school district wrote a first ever acceleration policy. The report and research were invaluable in supporting the acceleration of our most gifted children. I believe that a continued ‘keep the report alive’ attitude must be adopted.” Comments

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development “The evidence is there but old attitudes still prevail, even when the evidence is before them.” “If you are involved in gifted education and/or a parent of a gifted child, it serves as an invaluable resource in promoting gifted education. However, it has not done much to change the philosophical opinions of school personnel/administration in my district.” Comments

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development “You have made a significant contribution and need to continue spreading the word. It is only through sound research that we will convince ‘unknowing’ educators of the importance of differentiation, which includes acceleration, for our gifted and talented youth. Thanks!” Comments

Belin-Blank Center ©The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development “This report was an excellent compilation of the existing research and best practices concerning acceleration. Most educators are not aware of the actual research and often rely on rumors, word of mouth, or some sort of ‘gut’ feeling. A Nation Deceived puts it all in order. This is one of those milestones of gifted education. Comments