An Administrator's handbook on designing programs for the gifted and talented
June B. Jordan, John A. Grossi
An Administrator's handbook on designing programs for the gifted and talented
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by June B. Jordan, John A. Grossi
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if you had the power to create the perfect school program for super-smart kids? Imagine designing classes that help gifted students shine even brighter. But how do you make sure every child’s unique talents are noticed and nurtured?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This nonfiction guide offers comprehensive insights into designing educational programs for gifted and talented students. It covers essential topics such as identification, differentiation, diversity, and collaboration between parents and administrators. Suitable for educators and parents interested in understanding gifted education, it contains specialized content appropriate for a middle-grade reading level but is primarily aimed at adults.
Why we rated An Administrator's handbook on designing programs for the gifted and talented 9C
An Administrator's handbook on designing programs for the gifted and talented is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 168 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, An Administrator's handbook on designing programs for the gifted and talented works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate An Administrator's handbook on designing programs for the gifted and talented as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, An Administrator's handbook on designing programs for the gifted and talented explores gifted education, program design, administration, diversity, and parent-administrator collaboration — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about gifted education, program design, administration.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780865861121
- Pages
- 168
- Publisher
- Council Exceptional Children
- Published
- 1980
- Type
- Nonfiction