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 From the National Association for Gifted Children:
PERFECTIONISM and GIFTEDNESS
"It's not uncommon for high-ability children to also be perfectionists. Whether they worry about getting a drawing exactly right, earning all A's in school, or feeling helpless in fixing society's downfalls, approximately 20% of gifted children suffer from perfectionism to the degree it causes problems.
All perfectionism is not bad. Setting personal standards and pursuing excellence is important and healthy in many life situations. However, perfectionism can become unhealthy when it causes stress, pain, illness, procrastination, and underachievement. While not inclusive, some causes of perfectionism include a desire to please others, early successes and no failures at a young age, and difficulty setting realistic goals."
Continue reading about healthy vs. unhealthy perfectionism, and tips for parents and teachers in managing perfectionism.
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We've emerged from our snowy February into a busy spring season - with school now back in full swing, warmer days to enjoy, and opportunities to learn and grow as parents of Highly Capable kids. So what's the latest??
“What Parents and Educators Need To Know About Smart Kids” presented by Austina de Bonte, President of the 
Are you eager to take your experience as a parent of a Highly Capable student to the next level by joining other like-minded parents and becoming a voice in your school community? Would you like to build or share your skills/talents in a new way for more experience or depth? Then become a SCHPA parent representative! If you have 2-3 hours available during the month to contribute, then read on to learn more about this role:
which include universal screening, transportation, multidisciplinary selection committees, collection/reporting of student data, administrator/counselor professional development, and teacher training programs. 
