Supporting the career development of gifted students: New role and function for school psychologists |
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| Authors: | Carol Klose Smith Susannah M. Wood |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Health and Human Behavior, Viterbo University, La Crosse, Wisconsin;2. Department of Rehabilitation and Counselor Education, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa |
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| Abstract: | The American ethos that you can be whatever you want to be has not always been a helpful adage for gifted students. Gifted students require career counseling to understand the world of work, and to identify their interests and values in addition to their already-identified talents. Academic planning and career development for gifted students is an important and complex process that requires thoughtful consideration. School psychologists have the skills and abilities to provide valuable career development services to gifted students. The authors explore the unique challenges and career development needs of gifted students and provide suggestions for interventions. |
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| Keywords: | career assessment career development career interventions gifted students |
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