Abstract
This article briefly addresses the essential ingredients which facilitate the development of girls’ potential. Eight areas are covered: parent education, early identification, gifted peers, early entrance, teacher inservice, special programs, career counseling, and conferences for gifted girls. Specific suggestions are listed for each area.
Notes
References to support the statements in this section can be found in Silverman, L. K. (1986). What happens to the gifted girl? In C. J. Maker (Ed.), Critical issues in gifted education, Volume 1: Defensible programs for the gifted (pp. 43–89). Austin, TX: Pro‐Ed.