I drafted this in March 2011, and meeting someone today who was struggling to get adequate educational support for her high-potential child made me realize I am not alone in wanting to get better support for high-ability children. This is why I’m a member of the National Association for Gifted Children. I believe gifted children (NAGC definition: “Gifted” individuals are those who demonstrate outstanding levels of aptitude or competence in one or more domains.) need special provisions just like those with dis-abilities. I have heard too often these labels being used by…