Addressing the Needs of The Gifted: True Equity in Practice

On this radio broadcast, Dr, Sonya Whitaker will conduct a live interview with Dr. Joy Lawson Davis. Dr. Lawson Davis has over 40 years of experience as a practitioner, author scholar and consultant.  In addition, Dr. Davis served for five years as the Virginia State Specialist for K-12 Gifted Services. She has published numerous articles, technical reports and a book chapter and is the author of the awarded winning book: Bright, Talentedand Black A Guide for Families of African American Gifted Learners and Gifted Children of Color Around the World: Diverse Needs, Exemplarly Practices and Directions for the Future co-edited with Dr. James Davis the Special Populations columnist for the National Association of Gifted Children. 

This broadcast is a must hear for anyone serious about taking the appropariate steps required to address the needs of gifted black students.